3G Auction/Allocation
In 3G auction, local players as well as international players can take part also. Earlier it was decided that international players can’t take part in that auction but now rules have been changed by TRAI.
It is also decided if international players will be successful in buying these spectrums then they will be allocated new licenses.
For the bidding of the spectrum, companies have to pay minimum Rs. 2260 crores as a reserve price in which Metro cities and Circle-A cities have to pay Rs. 160 crores, Circle-B cities have to pay Rs. 80 crores and Circle-C cities have to pay Rs. 30 crores.
Now, TRAI has given a green signal to number portability and 3G spectrum auction. From this auction, government is expected to earn Rs. 30000-40000 crores.
Foreign companies who want to bid, have to pay Rs. 1651 crores as a bid amount and have to get license for that. Base price for 3G is set as Rs. 2020 crores and for Wi-Max; it is Rs. 505 crores all over the world. BSNL and MTNL will be allocated spectrums immediately. Private players will have to wait till the year 2009 for allocation.
As per TRAI’s guidelines, in case of number portability, central agency has to shift the service provider from one to another within 48 hours of customer’s application. 3G services will enhance the speed of internet, fast downloading and video calling.
In 3G auction, local players as well as international players can take part also. Earlier it was decided that international players can’t take part in that auction but now rules have been changed by TRAI.
It is also decided if international players will be successful in buying these spectrums then they will be allocated new licenses.
For the bidding of the spectrum, companies have to pay minimum Rs. 2260 crores as a reserve price in which Metro cities and Circle-A cities have to pay Rs. 160 crores, Circle-B cities have to pay Rs. 80 crores and Circle-C cities have to pay Rs. 30 crores.
Now, TRAI has given a green signal to number portability and 3G spectrum auction. From this auction, government is expected to earn Rs. 30000-40000 crores.
Foreign companies who want to bid, have to pay Rs. 1651 crores as a bid amount and have to get license for that. Base price for 3G is set as Rs. 2020 crores and for Wi-Max; it is Rs. 505 crores all over the world. BSNL and MTNL will be allocated spectrums immediately. Private players will have to wait till the year 2009 for allocation.
As per TRAI’s guidelines, in case of number portability, central agency has to shift the service provider from one to another within 48 hours of customer’s application. 3G services will enhance the speed of internet, fast downloading and video calling.