Trai speeds up 4G auction process
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has identified at least six blocks of 20 MHz spectrum each which can be auctioned to telecom companies for offering 4G services.
4G enables data speeds of 5-12 mbps on mobiles and is many times faster than 3G.
The spectrum identified includes the 700 Mhz band as well as the 2.5-2.6 gigahertz band. This means the government will be able to offer 4G spectrum to eight companies, leading to tough competition.
This exercise is part of Trai's plan to come out with recommendations on 4G auctions by October. A consultation paper on the road map is expected by August.
Two spectrum blocks in the 2,300 Mhz band have already been given for broadband wireless access (BWA) - with Reliance Industries getting a pan-India licence in collaboration with the HFCL group.
There are around 12 2G players and five 3G players per circle.
The 4G road map which Trai is working on envisages allowing voice-over-internet telephony between mobile and landline networks.
At present, internet calls are allowed between PC and PC, but without any connectivity to a PSTN network.
Permitting voice-over-internet calls will open a new market, especially for companies such as Reliance Industries, which have bought a pan-India BWA licence but cannot offer voice calls until they tie up with a 2G operator.
At present, they can offer only data services.
Source:http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-tech-trai-speeds-up-4g-auction-process/20110718.htm
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