Spectrum trading norms a forward looking move: Vodafone

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 11:21

"We see this as a very forward looking move by the government," Vodafone India MD and CEO Sunil Sood said, adding that companies can now create greater efficiency and optimise the spectrum in the ecosystem.

Spectrum trading may curb excessive bidding in auction: Fitch

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 19:25

Ability of telecom operators to trade spectrum may curtail excessive bidding in future auctions, credit rating agency Fitch said Thursday.

Govt approves spectrum trading norms for telecom firms

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 14:30

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the much-awaited spectrum trading norms for telecom companies.

Prasad to take stock of spectrum trading norms Friday

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 19:25

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has called a meeting of DoT officials Friday to discuss a taxation issue related to proposed spectrum trading guidelines.

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.

TRAI to release recommendations on spectrum trading Monday

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 04:12

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in September had recommended that private entities be allowed to sell spectrum which as of now is done by the government only.

Spectrum trading recommendations before Jan 25: Trai

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 22:35

The TC meeting is scheduled for January 25 to discuss key issue of spectrum usage charge and other pending policy issue on which the fate of upcoming spectrum auction is depended.

TRAI's spectrum trading recommendations expected on Jan 27

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 16:39

Telecom regulator TRAI is likely to come out with its detailed recommendations on spectrum trading by January 27 after final discussions with industry players on January 21.

Spectrum auction by Dec-end, at lower base prices: Sibal

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 18:17

Meanwhile, a separate Inter-Ministerial Committee formed for overseeing auction modalities has tentatively set January 7-8, 2014 to start the auctions.