Department Of Telecommunications: Further, telcos have categorically told DoT that if such a proposal is being considered, spectrum should be auctioned as the services would be commercial. Airwaves in the 600 MHz band—from 526-582 MHz—are being considered for offering such services.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked IIT-Kanpur and other stakeholders to come out with a revised proposal on broadcasting live TV on mobile phones without data connection as the current option shared with it lacks clarity.