Spectrum Auctions

It's a relief for investors that telcos haven't paid high prices for spectrum this time

Industry leaders Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel enhanced their spectrum holdings, purchasing more than their renewal requirements

Idea not to bid for more spectrum

Idea expects revenues to grow in double digits post-FY19; data capacity set to increase 25-50 times following the merger next year.

COAI chief's SOS to govt: Stop charging licence fees & SUC

Cellular Operators Association of India chief Rajan Mathews tells Moneycontrol that the government should stop charging license fees and spectrum usage charges as it is getting money upfront through spectrum auctions.

Here's why Bharti stocks may withstand demonetisation storm

JM Financial feels Bharti Airtel may see lower impact of demonetisation as well as the ramp up of user base by Reliance Jio due to lower operating costs, rural exposure and non-mobile EBITDA, among others.

Icra retains negative outlook on telcos on rising debt levels

Rating agency Icra today said the recently concluded spectrum auctions will push up operators' debt to Rs 4.25 trillion, and retained its negative outlook on the sector.

Despite 700 Mhz flop, TRAI chief terms spectrum sale a success

Mobile phone companies now can‘t use spectrum scarcity as an excuse for poor quality of services, TRAI Chairman RS Sharma said.

Bharti Airtel may sell stake in Infratel via block deals

Bharti has been cutting its stake in Infratel, which got listed a few years ago, and this time it could be pared by over 5 percent. At current market capitalisation, this will help the company raise over Rs 3,200 crore.

Oppn can't accuse govt with corruption charges: Amit Shah

Discussing the debottlenecking of big projects, BJP president Amit Shah said stalled projects have fallen to 6 percent from 14 percent earlier.

India telecoms debt rises on record spectrum spend

Market leaders Vodafone, Bharti Airtel and Idea are fighting to retain existing licences in the contest, which is expected to conclude this week, while also picking up badly-needed new spectrum in a process complicated by the participation of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's new cash-rich Reliance Jio telecoms venture.

Rel Jio enters spectrum war; aggressive bid seen in 900 MHz

Eight telecom companies have applied for participating in the auctions, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Reliance Communications. The licences of four companies are coming up for renewal in certain circles

Upcoming spectrum auction give sleepless nights to telcos

With the stage set for the spectrum auctions to begin on March 4, top managements at Vodafone, Idea and Reliance Communications are having sleepless nights, reports CNBC-TV18's Malvika Jain.

Idea, Voda may not bid in 2100 MhZ auction: PhillipCap

Naveen Kulkarni of PhillipCapital does not think Idea Cellular and Vodafone will bid aggressively for the 2100 MhZ band. Bharti will be active in the space, he adds.

Uninor wins fresh spectrum and adds new circle in auction

With this additional spectrum, Uninor will be able to enhance its voice and data capacity by approximately 20 percent to 25 percent in the four existing circles of UP East, UP West, Bihar and Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh.

More than satisfied with 2G auction outcome: DoT Secy

The 2G auction is a big hit. After 10 days and 68 rounds the auctions drew to a close today. The centre has exceeded its target from the sale of spectrum. Total bids have crossed Rs 61,000 crore. This will fetch the government over Rs 18,000 crore this fiscal alone.