Ø Cabinet
fixes Rs 14,000 crore as base price foe spectrum auctionTHE
HINDU BUSINESS LINE Aug4,’12
Mobile companies disappointed, say high price will lead to increase in tariffs
Bidding Rules
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Auction in blocks of 1.25 Mhz each
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8 blocks in 1800 Mhz to be put on block
& 3 blocks of 800 Mhz
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Incumbent players will be allowed to buy
only 2 blocks in 1800 Mhz & 1 block in 800 Mhz
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Base price for GSM spectrum in 1800 Mhz
band at Rs 14,000 cr for 5 Mhz
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Base price for CDMA spectrum in 800 Mhz
band at Rs 18,200 cr for 5 Mhz
·
No change in spectrum usage charge; slab
system to continue
