Trai to invite stakeholder comments on spectrum auction in 15 days

This comes when the telecom industry is battling fierce competition and shrinking profits

Starting the process for the next round of spectrum auction, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Tuesday said stakeholders’ comments would be invited for sales of unsold airwaves within a fortnight. 

The regulator would also seek views on 5G-compliant 3,400-Mhz band, which could turn out to be a game-changer in the Indian telecom market. 

However, the industry, reeling under intense competitive pressure, doesn’t seem to be in a hurry for yet another round of spectrum auction. Industry representatives have already sent out feelers to the government and the regulator to find out if the auction can be deferred.