Archive · 30 Sep 2025
TRAI Seeks Input on Spectrum Auction Competition
TRAI, the telecom regulator, wants to know if other companies besides phone companies should be allowed to bid for radio waves (spectrum) used for phones and internet.
They're concerned because not enough companies are bidding, and the government wants to make sure there is enough competition.
TRAI is asking the public for their opinions on this, especially since many radio waves are currently unsold and carriers aren't bidding aggressively.
They are also considering requiring carriers to provide better mobile coverage.
The government gets money from selling these radio waves, so more competition can mean better prices and better service.
TRAI is consulting on whether to allow non-telecom entities to bid in spectrum auctions.
The goal is to boost competition in the auction process.
The regulator is seeking public feedback by October 28.
Significant spectrum in various bands remains unsold.
The government previously received less revenue than expected from the spectrum auction.
- Who
- TRAI
- What
- Seeking public views on spectrum auction competition
- When
- October 28 is the deadline for feedback
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve competition in spectrum auctions.
- Organization
- TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)
- Auction Bands
- 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, 26 GHz, 6 GHz, 1427-1518 MHz, 37-40 GHz
- Unsold Spectrum
- Over 12,000 MHz in traditional bands
- 2024 Auction Sales
- ₹11,341 crore from ₹96,238.45 crore block
- Stakeholder Feedback Deadline
- October 28
Sources
TRAI releases consultation paper on auction of radio frequency spectrum
TRAI seeks comments from stakeholders to auction spectrum of 6 GHz and above
Trai revises stance on PMRTS spectrum, calls for shorter validity for 5 years
