Dot: Auction of 800 Mhz Spectrum to Commence on 11.03.2013
Auction of 1800, 900 & 800 MHz spectrum was scheduled to begin on
March 11, 2013. The last date for receipt of applications was 25.2.2013.
At the time of close on the last date for receipt of applications i.e.,
25.2.2013, one applicant, namely, SSTL registered for the auction of
800 MHz spectrum and no applicants registered for the auction of 1800
& 900 MHz spectrum.
1800 & 900 MHz bands were to be auctioned simultaneously starting
from March 11, 2013 and the 800 MHz band auction was to commence 2 days
after the conclusion of the auction of 1800 & 900 MHz spectrum. In
the light of these developments, the auction of 800 MHz spectrum will
commence on 11.3.2013 itself. Next steps in respect of the 1800 and 900
MHz spectrum will be decided shortly after placing the developments and
issues arising there from before the EGOM on auction of spectrum. A
third auction (after the 1st auction in November, 2012 and the second
auction due to commence on March 11, 2013) was already announced by the
DOT on 20.2.2013 consequent to the SC directions dated 15.2.2013.
This third auction was to cover only the 1800 MHz band to comply with
the SC directive to put the entire spectrum surrendered (which was
entirely either in the 1800 or 800 MHz bands) by holders of quashed
licenses to auction immediately. This would, in any case, have
necessitated auction in 20 of the 22 circles wherein the quantum of
spectrum put to auction was less than what the SC had directed on
15.2.2013 after the issue of the NIA for the March, 2013 auction. In
Delhi and Mumbai circles, the quantum of spectrum put to auction in
March, 2013 was already in accordance with the latest orders of the SC
dated 15.2.2013. This was also the case in respect of spectrum in the
800 MHz band both in the November, 2012 auction and again in the March,
2013 auction.
In the light of these developments, DOT will review the need to include
the remaining 2 circles for 1800 MHz bands, namely Delhi and Mumbai in
the next round of auctions as also the need for a re-auction in the 3
metro circles of the 900 MHz band. The quantum of spectrum, the reserve
price and the timelines for this auction will be decided after necessary
directions are obtained from the EGOM and where required, the cabinet,
in this regard.
DOT is also in the process of filing an affidavit of compliance in the
SC regarding implementation of its orders dated 15.2.2013. Any further
directions issued by the SC in the matter will be incorporated into the
plan of action for the next round of auction to be held as soon as
possible after the March 11, 2013 auction is completed.
Separately, the DOT will also take action as directed by the Delhi HC to
dispose of the applications for extension of licenses received from
licensees whose licenses are due to expire in Nov 2014. This action will
be completed before the timeline fixed by the High Court of Delhi,
i.e., 7th March, 2013.
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