TRAI to finalize consultation paper on 3G Spectrum

date: 14th February 2001

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) would finalize a Consultation Paper on 'Plan to select Spectrum for Third Generation(3G) Wireless Systems and Services' to initiate discussions on timing, number of operators, methodology for spectrum allocation and priorities for 3G Spectrum.

This was stated by the chairman of TRAI, M S Verma while inaugurating a seminar on "Spectrum Management for third generation mobile: Technology and Regulatory Issues" on Tuesday. Stating that the third generation mobile system is likely to be used in India much earlier than is presently expected he said that there is a need for a detailed study of spectrum issues including the frequency bands identified at the World Radio Communication Conference 2000 that could be used for 3G systems. The three day Seminar was organized by TRAI in collaboration with Canadian Industrial Development Agency(CIDA).

Verma said that guiding principles have to be specified for allocating frequency spectrum for India's future needs for mobile voice, high-speed data and Internet-accessible wireless capability. He said that as spectrum band and allocation for 3G systems needs to be identified in the coming months.

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