Tenth spectrum auction for radiowaves worth ₹96,238 cr begins
The Hindu
Spectrum auction begins with firms like Airtel and Jio bidding for 5G airwaves, aiming to enhance services.
Auction for ₹96,238 crore worth spectrum began on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, that is expected to see firms like Airtel and Reliance Jio bidding to acquire airwaves that will help augment their 5G services.
This is the 10th spectrum auction since the process for sale of radiowaves started through an online bidding process in 2010.
"The government begins the auction of Spectrum for Telecom Services today at 10:00 AM," an official statement said on Tuesday.
The last spectrum auction was held in August 2022, which, for the first time, included radio waves for 5G services.
"To augment existing telecom services and maintain continuity of services, the government will hold the spectrum auction on Tuesday, 25 June 2024. This is in line with the government's commitment to facilitate affordable, state-of-art high quality telecom services to all the citizens," the statement said.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated the spectrum Auction and notice inviting applications (NIA) was issued on March 8.
"The Ministry of Communications announced that the following spectrum bands will go up for bidding in the upcoming auction - 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz. Total quantum of spectrum being auctioned is 10,522.35 MHz in various bands valuing ₹96,238.45 crores at reserve prices," the statement said.
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