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Spectrum Auction Analysis (Based on Day1 Report): Strategic Shifts and Future Implications for India's 5G Landscape

Despite continued bidding, the spectrum auction's initial round highlights clear strategic intents, with minimal impact expected on advancing India's 5G capabilities in the immediate future

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Parag Kar
Jun 26, 2024
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The first day of India's spectrum auction has just wrapped up, completing five rounds, with the total bid value reaching ₹11,259 Crore across the 900, 1800, 2100 MHz and 2500 MHz bands. As I had earlier predicted, the 800 MHz band experienced no demand. This article aims to analyze the auction dynamics, exploring the bidding strategies of operators and …

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