The great Telecom Spectrum Auction in 1800Mhz and 900Mhz band which has given some clarity and stability to the Telecommunications sector on the policy front has met with mixed views amongst global institutional investors . Here are some views of the key analysts at various research entities, Jefferries in aContinue Reading
As expected by us, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd [RJIL] has entered the Bidding Fray for Telecom Spectrum in 900/1800MHz along with 7 other operators of which Aircel, Uninor and Tata DoCoMo were surprise entrants. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio made the initial mistake of bidding for in-efficient 2300MHz spectrum in 2010Continue Reading
In the Open House Discussion for the forthcoming 900MHz and 1800MHz bands auction to be held on 23rd January 2014, India’s largest Wireless Operator Airtel and Second Largest Operator Vodafone strongly objected to the current auction rules where DoT will treat Airtel and Vodafone as new operators in the renewalContinue Reading
Our Associate in New Delhi attended the Department of Telecom (DoT) pre‐bid conference on the 20th December 2013. It was an eye opener as we get a sense that serious long‐term players will bid for contiguous 5MHz spectrum to complete or improve their data foot‐print while fringe players will waitContinue Reading
With the new NIA for Spectrum Auction it is evident that renewal of Telecom Spectrum for existing licensees is out of question and Auction is the only way forward. We all know that Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd [RJIL has ambitious plans. However, RJIL is locked in the inefficient 2300MHz PANContinue Reading
After repeated instructions from the Hon’ble Supreme Court and recommendations from every corner, the Department of Telecom just a while ago has put a Notice inviting Applications for the 1800Mhz and 900Mhz Telecom Spectrum Auction in India. All the Spectrum Auctions will be liberalized [Technology Neutral] and can be deployedContinue Reading
The Indian Telecom Minister along with Cabinet Colleagues have almost finalized on the Mergers & Acquisitions [M&A] Norms for the Telecom Service Providers. The following are the broad guidelines, The spectrum held by the merged entity in each circle will be capped at 50% of total available spectrum.Continue Reading
The Scam Scarred Congress led UPA Politicians in the Government of India recommended the DoT to call for fresh Auction guidelines from the TRAI on Auction of 800MHz band Spectrum. TRAI had earlier favored the creation of EGSM band but is unlikely to happen now as 800MHz Spectrum Auction willContinue Reading
The Telecom Commission (highest decision making body of the Dept of Telecom) has recommended a 15% increase in the reserve price of spectrum on a pan-India basis to Rs 17.5bn/Mhz. The Telecom Commission has Purportedly recommended as follows,Continue Reading
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