DoT to seek Cabinet's approval on allocating spectrum to railways

The Digital Communications Commission has asked the DoT to seek Trai's view on allocating 700 MHz spectrum to the Railways without auction

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will seek the Cabinet's approval for the allocation of excess airwaves in the premium 700 MHz band worth Rs 65,000 crore to the Railways. 

“The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had earlier recommended the auction route for the allocating 700 MHz premium spectrum to the Railways. Therefore, instead of asking the regulator to review those suggestions, we would seek its comments before approaching the Cabinet for its approval,” a senior official told Business Standard.

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) on Tuesday had directed the DoT to seek views from Trai on the allocation of