Govt may notify spectrum sharing rules in a week

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 14:06

The government on August 12 approved long-awaited spectrum sharing guidelines that provide operators an alternative to acquire more airwaves than only through auction.

Spectrum sharing positive for telecom sector: Ind-Ra

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 14:43

Spectrum sharing will help large telecom companies address network congestion and make it easier for small players to provide advanced mobile technologies like 3G and 4G, an India Rating research report said today.

Govt approves spectrum sharing by telcos to reduce call drops

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 22:14

In a bid to ease telecom congestion, the government Wednesday allowed companies to share airwaves in the same band so as to reduce call drops but did not allow leasing of spectrum.

Expect Cabinet approval on spectrum sharing by month-end: Secy

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 20:55

The Cabinet is likely to approve by month end the long-awaited guidelines on spectrum trading and sharing, that will pave way for merger and acquisitions in the telecom sector, a senior government official said today.

Telecom Commission finalises views on spectrum sharing, trading norms

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 15:57

Inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission (TC) today said it has finalised its view on the much awaited spectrum sharing and trading guidelines, which will be sent to the Cabinet for final approval by month-end.

TRAI stands by proposals on spectrum sharing/trading norms

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 23:36

Sectoral regulator TRAI has reiterated most of its recommendations on spectrum sharing and trading guidelines while clarifying that airwaves acquired through trading can also be shared.

Telecom Commission sends back spectrum sharing/trading norms to Trai

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 13:18

Inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission (TC) on Wednesday decided to send back Trai proposals on spectrum sharing and trading guidelines as it seeks more clarification on certain issues.

Prasad reviews spectrum sharing norms with DoT officials

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 19:40

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Monday reviewed the progress on spectrum sharing and trading guidelines with senior DoT officials.

Expect spectrum sharing, trading norms in 3 months: DoT Secy

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 18:37

The government is expected to finalise most-awaited spectrum sharing and trading guidelines in three months, Telecom Secretary Rakesh Garg said on Monday.

Sistema keen on spectrum sharing, trading; awaits guidelines

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 14:57

Sistema Shyam Teleservices, which is not participating in the ongoing spectrum auction, is now awaiting sharing and trading guidelines for airwaves for its business expansion.

Telcos allowed to share spectrum; 3G services left out

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 21:59

After a long wait, telecom operators will finally be able to share spectrum in the same circle, a move that will help them overcome the shortage of airwaves but the facility will not be available for 3G.

Govt to allow spectrum sharing

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 00:24

The government will let cellular carriers share airwaves and allow for consolidation in a crowded industry that has been battered by ferocious competition as well as a licensing scandal that may have cost New Delhi up to USD 39 billion in lost revenue.