New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has this time proposed to auction the rights to use specific radio spectrum frequencies in multiple bands, including sub-1 GHz bands like 800 MHz and 900 MHz as well. Mid-band will also be included. 2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2500 MHz, 2300 MHz, 3300 MHz (C-band), and 26 GHz band (millimeter wave).
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The notice inviting applications for the auction (NIA) was issued by DoT on March 8, 2024.
Total spectrum offered and validity period
As per TelecomTalk report, a total of 10,523.15 MHz spectrum across all the mentioned bands was put up for auction in Spectrum Legend 2024. The right to use the spectrum has won this auction and will be valid for twenty years from the effective date.
Technology neutrality and spectrum block size
The spectrum put up for auction has been liberalized, enabling operators to deploy any technology, which will include 2G, 4G, 5G or any high-speed or low-speed technology.
However, 3G technology is not mentioned, as it is being phased out worldwide. The auction or allocation of spectrum will be done in blocks of different sizes ranging from 0.2 MHz to 50 MHz as per the band.
Important dates and restrictions
Following the NIA release, the last date for submission of applications is April 22, 2024. The final list of bidders will be released on May 9, 2024, with the live auction commencing on May 20, 2024.
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Bidding by bidders for each Licensed Service Area (LSA) in each band will be restricted by various applicable limits.
Detailed spectrum block and holding information can be found in the India Spectrum Holding Timeline 2024 sheet.
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2024-03-11 00:38:02