DoT seeks Trai views on spectrum pricing

THE GOVERNMENT HAS approached telecom regulator Trai for recommendations on reserve price and other modalities for the auction of at least nine mainstream spectrum bands, including 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz, that are primarily used for transmitting mobile phone voice and data signals.

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Sources told PTI that Trai has been asked for its views on 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz bands as well. The department of telecommunications (DoT) has also urged the telecom regulator to offer fresh recommendations for the a