Telecom auction gets Rs 60,000 cr bids on first day
The biggest ever auction of 2G and 3G airwaves Wednesday began on a high note with operators making bids worth an estimated Rs 60,000 crore after six rounds of bidding in all four bands.
Mar 04, 2015, 21:57 PM IST
2G spectrum auction will be subject to final verdict: SC
The Supreme Court Thursday made it clear that the auction for 2G spectrum will go ahead according to the schedule from March 4 subject to the outcome of matter before it.
Feb 26, 2015, 19:27 PM IST
Spectrum auction to start from Feb 25
The next round of spectrum auction for 2G and 3G networks will be held from February 25, through which the government targets to garner at least Rs 64,840 crore.
Jan 09, 2015, 23:06 PM IST
Cabinet approves largest ever spectrum auction to get Rs 64,840 crore
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the largest ever telecom spectrum auction that is targeted to fetch at least Rs 64,840 crore from the sale next month.
Jan 05, 2015, 21:13 PM IST
Cabinet finalises reserve price for 2G spectrum auction
The Union Cabinet on Monday finalised the reserve price for 2G spectrum auction for various bands, which is scheduled for February 23.
Jan 05, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
Spectrum auction modalities likely this week
Government is likely to finalise most of the modalities this week for conducting spectrum auction for various bands, which is scheduled for February 23.
Jan 04, 2015, 13:16 PM IST
DoT shortlists new firms for spectrum auction
The Department of Telecom on Thursday shortlisted three new technology firms for conducting spectrum auction, likely to be held in February.
Nov 20, 2014, 21:48 PM IST
DoT for commencing spectrum auction from Feb 23
Spectrum auction for mobile services is expected to start from February 23, a few days later than suggested by a ministerial group, according to official sources.
Nov 18, 2014, 19:35 PM IST
2G case: Court fixes Dec 19 for final arguments
A Delhi court Monday postponed for December 19 the final arguments in the 2G spectrum case involving ex-Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and 15 others, saying recording of evidence in money laundering case emanating from the scam is yet to begin.
Nov 10, 2014, 18:51 PM IST
Leading telcos seek to defer spectrum auction
The operators, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Reliance Communications, have proposed to pay the price discovered in February 2014 for 1800 MHz with 900 MHz multiplier as recently recommended by telecom regulator TRAI.
Oct 31, 2014, 15:28 PM IST
Conduct auction when there is sufficient spectrum: GSMA
Global telecom body GSM Association Tuesday said the next round of auctions in India should be conducted only when adequate spectrum is available in the key bands.
Oct 21, 2014, 18:18 PM IST