The Mobile Internet Report Key Themes*

India 3G Network Regulations Now Settled –
Spectrum Auctions Getting Underway
Following months of negotiations between the Finance Ministry and the India
Telecom Department, the government has set the starting bid prices for 3G and
WiMAX Spectrum
3G and WiMAX networks will aim to bring efficient mobile broadband capability
to one of the world’s largest and fastest growing telecommunications networks
In 8/09, India set 35B Indian rupees (~$716MM) as the starting auction price for
each of its four 3G wireless spectrum slots
The government has already allotted a 3G slot to state-run BSNL
The four spectrums on auction will be bid on by other telecom operators,
including domestic companies (Bharti Airtel / Reliance Communications / Idea
Cellular / Vodafone Essar) and foreign providers (Telenor / Emirates
Telecommunications / NTT docomo)
India also set the base price at 17.5B Indian rupees (~$358MM) for each of its 3
WiMAX spectrum slots
Source: Vinay Jaising, Morgan Stanley Research.
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