COAI urges early rollout of TRAI microwave spectrum plan
In short
COAI wants the government to act early on a TRAI recommendation about microwave spectrum. TRAI has suggested giving backhaul spectrum to telecom operators at a uniform, nominal price without an auction.
This matters because telecom companies could get spectrum more cheaply and with a different process. The report does not say when the plan will be approved or how soon it would start.
What the reporting says
COAI sought early execution of a TRAI recommendation on microwave spectrum, according to a publisher summary. The recommendation calls for backhaul spectrum to be given to telecom operators at a uniform, nominal price through an administrative process without auction. The report does not say when a decision will be made or how operators would be affected immediately.
Why it matters
COAI asked for early execution of a TRAI recommendation on microwave spectrum, based on a publisher summary. TRAI’s proposal would give backhaul spectrum to telecom operators at a uniform, nominal price through an administrative process rather than auction. This could affect telecom operators’ costs and spectrum access, but the report does not state whether the government will accept the recommendation or by when.