New Delhi: In what would be the main reform for the telecommunications sector, the government had begun to work having an annual spectrum auction to ensure that the industry has sufficient air supplies.
The government is also working on a proposal to have a real-time spectrum trade, on the electrical trade route.
The top sources in the government told TII that the problem of liberalization spectrum norms was discussed “at the ministry level and also on PM reviews on the telecommunications sector”, and after that reference has also been sent to the Trai sector regulator.
Importantly, the annual auction proposal came in two months since the government’s announcement of the bailout-cum-relief package for the telecommunications industry.
Below, the company is given a new regime of lower taxes, a longer spectrum holder (from 20 years to 30 years in sales in the future), a comfortable bank guarantee, and usually the norms are easier air surrender.
The idea of ​​having an annual spectrum auction during the months decided was decided to be considered with the 2023-24 fiscal timeline, because the government wanted the industry to be convinced by routine supply.
It will be very important because technological advancements occur at fast speeds and waterwa needs can rise given new applications around the Internet of Things (IOT), augmented and virtual reality (AR / VR), smart factories, and immersive education and medical facilities .
“If the industry is guaranteed the availability of spectrum regularly, there will be no crazy in a hurry to buy airwaves at the cost of astronomy at the auction, as has happened before.
Some previous sales have seen excessive companies during the offer during the offer and after that hinder the position Their finances, which have led to the decline of industrial health, “said one source.
The government feels that to facilitate more easily migration to new technology such as 5G and a higher increase, spectrum must be available in adequate quantities and at regular intervals.
“Reference to Trai, looking for recommendations about the problems involved in the spectrum auction in various ribbons available for telecommunications company assignments, has been sent in September.
We expect the movement on the front of this for the coming months because Trai comes out with a set.
Recommendations and suggestions Of course.
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