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January 5, 2021

India to issue 4G spectrum auction invitations

India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) was tipped to distribute auction applications to potential bidders this week for the country’s next 4G spectrum sale in March, The Economic Times (ET) reported.

By Joseph Waring

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Airtel Asia Pacific Operators Regulation Reliance May 28, 2020

India 4G spectrum sale gets operator push

India’s government accelerated plans to hold a 4G auction this year to raise much-needed funds as major operators lobbied for a quick sale as they experience a jump in network…

By Joseph Waring

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Asia Pacific Operators May 21, 2018

India mulls 4G boost for state operators

State-run MTNL, the smallest player in India’s crowded mobile market, plans to invest INR1.9 billion ($27.9 million) to upgrade its mobile network and could be given a lifeline by the…

By Joseph Waring

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March 10, 2017

Taiwan to release more 4G spectrum by year-end

Taiwan’s telecoms regulator announced plans to release 150MHz of 4G spectrum in four frequency bands, with open-bids expected to be completed by the end of the year. The National Communications…

By Joseph Waring

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Operators Telenor July 6, 2016

Vodafone India eyes Telenor acquisition – report

Vodafone India is reportedly interested in acquiring Telenor’s India unit as it looks to expand its spectrum holding to compete with market leader Bharti Airtel and newcomer Reliance Jio. The…

By Joseph Waring

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Pakistan to auction 850MHz spectrum ahead of 1.8GHz band

Pakistan’s Finance Minister approved a proposal to auction off the 850MHz band before holding an auction for the 1.8GHz spectrum that was unsold in the 4G sale in 2014. Finance…

By Joseph Waring

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April 11, 2016

Airtel to gain pan-India 4G footprint with Aircel spectrum deal

India’s largest operator Bharti Airtel agreed to acquire 4G spectrum in eight service regions from smaller rival Aircel for INR35 billion ($525 million), which will give it a nationwide 4G…

By Joseph Waring

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