After extending the dates of the 3G spectrum auction twice, the government still has no time-line for executing the process to introduce this high tech mobile service in the country.
"We don't have a timeline (the fresh date for 3G spectrum auction), the cabinet note for the process is being sent. I cannot comment on the time or the price for bidding," telecom secretary Siddhartha Behura said at an ICRIER event here.
The government is looking at re-planning on the current spectrum policy thereby making sure of efficient management of the radio wave.
The 3G spectrum auction process has not been able to start because finance ministry wanted to double the 3G reserve price of all India 3G license from Rs 2,020 to Rs 4,040 crores.
In view of the finance ministry suggestion, the DoT had to refer the matter to the Cabinet Committee of economic affairs for a clearer view before deciding on the 3G spectrum price.
The second 3G spectrum auction was scheduled on January 30, which has been postponed cluelessly now.
"We don't have a timeline (the fresh date for 3G spectrum auction), the cabinet note for the process is being sent. I cannot comment on the time or the price for bidding," telecom secretary Siddhartha Behura said at an ICRIER event here.
The government is looking at re-planning on the current spectrum policy thereby making sure of efficient management of the radio wave.
The 3G spectrum auction process has not been able to start because finance ministry wanted to double the 3G reserve price of all India 3G license from Rs 2,020 to Rs 4,040 crores.
In view of the finance ministry suggestion, the DoT had to refer the matter to the Cabinet Committee of economic affairs for a clearer view before deciding on the 3G spectrum price.
The second 3G spectrum auction was scheduled on January 30, which has been postponed cluelessly now.
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