The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has assigned 5G airwaves to the three private telecom companies that purchased them in the June auction.
Key Points:
- Spectrum Allocation: The DoT issued frequency assignment letters to Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio on Thursday.
- Upfront Payments: The companies paid over ₹1,000 crore on July 26, and the DoT promptly allocated the spectrum, completing the process ahead of the 30-day deadline.
- Harmonisation: Since most airwaves were harmonised, the allocation was swift. Airtel and Vi retained their existing frequencies with minor adjustments, while Jio received its newly purchased spectrum.
- Auction Results:
- Airtel: Bought 97 MHz of 5G airwaves for ₹6,856.76 crore.
- Vi: Acquired 30 MHz of 5G spectrum for ₹3,510.40 crore.
- Jio: Purchased a modest 5G spectrum worth ₹973.62 crore.
- Government Revenue: The auction raised ₹11,340.78 crore, much lower than previous auctions due to muted bidding.
- Purchase Trends: The telcos bought only 1.34% of the 10.5 GHz of 5G airwaves on offer, focusing on areas where their permits were expiring. Unlike previous auctions, they avoided the key C-band, high-band, and other spectrum bands due to already having ample 5G airwaves.
This streamlined process ensures the telecom companies can promptly start utilizing their new 5G spectrum.
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