TRAI has launched a consultation paper outlining the licence requirements during test-phase (i.e., the period prior to the start of commercial services).  The Indian telecom regulator considers it important to structure a framework on testing applicable systems before the commencement of commercial services in order to ensure it meets the quality of… Read more...

The Indian Department of Telecommunications has asked regulator TRAI for its recommendations on the applicable reserve price for the auction of spectrum in three UHF bands.  TRAI has released a document that describes the telecoms industry in India and the methodology for previous spectrum valuations. The document asks stakeholders to… Read more...

The TRAI is soliciting views from all stakeholders on any aspects of 4G they think would be relevant to policy making or regulations. This input will be used to prepare a consultation document addressing issues such as the allocation and pricing of spectrum and licensing terms and conditions. This will… Read more...

Indian regulator TRAI has issued a consultation paper on the auction of spectrum in the 2G band in 22 service areas. The Indian Supreme Court had asked the regulator to make new recommendations for 2G spectrum allocations after cancelling licences recently. The key issues raised in the consultation paper are… Read more...

The Indian regulator has issued a consultation concerning the reserve price for liberalised spectrum in the 800 MHz band. The consultation follows two auctions of spectrum in the band in November 2012 and March 2013. The former received no bidders while the latter received only one application, even though the reserve price had… Read more...

The Indian telecoms regulator has released a detailed consultation document on the adoption of IMT Advanced in the country. The document covers areas such as suitable spectrum bands, the block sizes of spectrum to be auctioned, the maximum spectrum allowed per bidder, eligibility criteria for bidding, rollout obligations, spectrum usage… Read more...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a consultation on its planned auction of spectrum in seven bands, due to be held early next year. The key issues tackled are valuation and reserve pricing for the bands being auctioned as well as the amount of spectrum to be… Read more...

The Indian regulator has issued a consultation concerning the valuation and reserve price of spectrum in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz band. The licences for these bands expire in December 2015 and early 2016. TRAI intends to hold an auction of the bands at least 18 months before the licences expire. To… Read more...

India's telecoms ministry has published a draft of the country's new national telecoms policy. It is intended to replace the current policy, which dates back to 1999. In particular, the new policy intends to make granting spectrum a much more liberalised and transparent process than the much-criticised system it is… Read more...