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Scindia Rules Out Satcom Spectrum Auction

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-14T11:46:52.613845+05:30

- Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia declared that satcom spectrum cannot be auctioned due to scientific constraints, a practice no country has adopted. - Scindia emphasized that the allocation will not follow a first come first serve basis and will be determined by TRAI. - This decision has faced opposition from telcos, who argue for an auction method to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/no-first-come-first-serve-basis-for-satcom-spectrum-allocation-telecom-minister/)

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia declared that satcom spectrum cannot be auctioned due to scientific constraints, a practice no country has adopted.
Scindia emphasized that the allocation will not follow a first come first serve basis and will be determined by TRAI.
This decision has faced opposition from telcos, who argue for an auction method to ensure fairness and competitiveness.

Source: Inc42