India 3G spectrum auction postponed by two weeks
3G Spectrum
Yes, it’s true that India has postponed the auction of 3G spectrum from an original date of January 16th to the 30th, following requests from potential bidders to have more time to review related documents & rules. At the same time, the deadline for applications to become a bidder has been extended from the 5th to the 15th. The auction will give domestic & foreign companies the option to acquire the 2.1GHz wireless frequency, used for HSPA-based 3G data network services.
Two days after the close of the 3G auction, India’s Ministry of Communications will host another auction for the 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz bands, intended for quicker mobile broadband networks such as WiMAX.
The auction is projected to be a lively one, as India’s mobile market is growing at huge rate of 10 million new users per month. The government further notes that bidders who win a 3G license will also be able to offer services under the 2G spectrum. Analysts believe that it’ll be the money-maker for winning bidders, as 3G network access is not expected to drive revenue, at least initially. The auction may also help Apple and the iPhone 3G, which is currently without its namesake feature in India.
Check out the 3G features and mobile gadgets.
Update: State-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has said that it plans to launch 3G telecom services in national capital New Delhi in next 8 days.
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i think this has been favoured for the indian bidders