TRAI in its recommendations released yesterday said that for the upcoming 1800Mhz spectrum auction, a 40-70% cut to reserve prices is necessary and suggested that spectrum trading should be allowed and ensure need for a successful auction. We analyze the implications of TRAI Recommendations of 1800MHz.
Lower reserve price by 40-70% for 1800MHz and 900MHz bands – hopefully the operators can at least turn up to the auctions and find some benchmarks for spectrum renewals starting late-2014.
Spectrum trading is allowed but only for