Invests 50% of its total outlay in 800/850 MHz band
Reliance Communications announced that its total bids in the spectrum auctions stood at Rs 4299 crore with upfront payment at Rs 1106 crore. The Company has acquired new and top up 800/850 MHz spectrum in 11 circles to achieve contiguous 5 MHz spectrum holding nationwide. The Company announced that its operations now future-proofed across all Circles for most advanced LTE technology at most optimal cost. It has invested nearly 50 per cent of its total outlay on 800/850 MHz band.The Company holds 3G and CDMA spectrum in all 7 circles, with legacy 2G spectrum expiring in Dec 2015. It has also re-acquired spectrum in 900/1800 bands in 4 of the 7 2G spectrum expiry circles. The Company has bought 900 MHz spectrum in MP, HP and won 1800 MHz spectrum in Orissa, N-E. RCOM will accelerate transition of 2G customers in remaining 3 circles to 3G before Dec 2015
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