The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rejected a proposal from telecom firms to offer refunds for part or full payments in case of spectrum surrender. The demand was raised during the notice inviting application (NIA) for the upcoming spectrum auction, which starts on June 6. The DoT has not mentioned the names of the firms, and the NIA provides an option to surrender spectrum acquired in the auction after 10 years.
Department Of Telecommunications: As per an official, during the recently concluded World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) in Dubai, it was pointed out that IMT in 600 MHz in India may interfere with satellite operations of neighbouring countries.
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Airtel acquires 355.45 MHz spectrum for Rs 18,699 crore ANI | Updated: Mar 02, 2021 17:27 IST
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Bharti Airtel said on Tuesday it has acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum across sub-GHz, mid band and 2,300 MHz bands for a total consideration of Rs 18,699 crore in the latest spectrum auction conducted by the Department of Telecom.
The company said it has now secured pan-India footprint of sub-GHz spectrum that will help improve its deep indoor and in building coverage in every urban town. In addition, this precious spectrum will also help improve coverage in villages by offering the superior Airtel experience to an additional nine crore customers in India.