Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea queue up to participate in 4G spectrum auction

However, the reservation was more on the high price of 5G spectrum, which hasn't made the cut in the upcoming tender

Putting speculations to rest, all three private telecom operators – Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Jio – submitted their applications for participation in the upcoming auction of airwaves by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). It is learnt that the three companies waited till the last day, Tuesday, to submit their application. This development paves the way for an assured tripartite contest, in the auction, for buying the spectrum.

In the past, all the three telcos had expressed their reservation in purchasing the spectrum or participating in the auctions, over financial issues. 

However, the reservation was more on the high price of 5G spectrum,