Administrative spectrum allocation in sync with SC's order: SpaceX to Trai

In mobile services, the allocation of spectrum is exclusively for the use of the operator

In a strong pitch to the Indian regulator, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has justified ‘administrative’ allocation of spectrum for satellite communications, saying it is in consonance with a 2012 Supreme Court order.

The order specified that when ‘transferring’ or ‘alienating’ all scarce natural resources, the state must opt for an auction.  

In its communication to TRAI, SpaceX has said the focus of the Ministry of Communications and TRAI will be on ensuring that any spectrum assignment process complies with the order, which was given during the cancellation of many 2G licences. It also recognises that TRAI’s assignment method must not be