E&V spectrum use likely to reduce 50% of licensed tower congestion

Department of telecommunications is divided on the allocation of these two spectrum bands

If the Centre finalises allotment of the E&V spectrum as suggested by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in 2014, it could pave the way for reducing 50 per cent of the congestion on licensed towers. 

Department of telecommunications (DoT) is divided on the allocation of these two spectrum bands. 

“There are some officials who feel that the E&V spectrum should be allotted at an administered price. But others fear that if these bands are not put under auction, the central government will come under the auditor’s scrutiny,” an official, requesting anonymity, told Business Standard.

Another official said that DoT would soon