Page 2 - Spectrum Auctions

DoT considering two spectrum bids in 2021, may include 5G in second half

The licences for some of the 4G spectrum held by telecom companies (telcos) expire next year

Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum

The figure is based on the base price of spectrum for the upcoming auction fixed by the TRAI and on the assumption that there will be no bidding war

DoT sets stage for spectrum auctions this year; MSTC selected as auctioneer

Given the high possibility of operators shying away from participation, the DoT is yet to decide on including the premium 5G spectrum in the tender.

Icra expects moderate participation in spectrum auctions up to Rs 60,000 cr

The Centre has budgeted Rs 1.33 trillion as non-tax receipts from the telecom sector for FY2021

Telecom dept approves Rs 5.22 trn spectrum sale; auction in March-April

He said the auction will entail sale of over 8300 MHz of spectrum spread over all 22 telecom circles, the reserve price of which comes to Rs 5,22,850 crore

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Spectrum price reform in the works: Telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Telecom operators, battling financial stress, have for long voiced their protest against high base price of 5G spectrum

Spectrum auction: Govt sets 5G ball rolling, calls bids for auctioneer

In June this year, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had said the government will hold spectrum auction for 5G and other bands in the current calendar year

Spectrum auctions in India likely in second half of 2020: Moody's

Trai has recommended auction of about 8,644 MHz of telecom frequencies at an estimated total base price of Rs 4.9 trn

Telecom operators to bid cautiously in spectrum auction, say analysts

At current tariffs, operators' revenues are not able to cover their operating costs and network capex

Wait out M&A activity caused by Jio; hold spectrum auctions in 2018: COAI

Says annual spectrum auctions not optimal, 2-3 year timeframe more efficient

Govt's idea to auction spectrum every year progressive: Sunil Mittal

Telecom Secretary has said the government is looking at making spectrum auction an annual event

700-MHz spectrum price may be slashed 20%

Next auctions could be held by year-end

Tax department changes rule for accommodating deductions for deferred spectrum payment

It has allowed telecom companies to claim deductions for expenditure made in instalments