GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 293
TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.02.2010
Quantum of all Spectrum.

293. SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-

(a) the details of the quantum of all spectrum allocated by DoT/WPC across all bands for commercial/test/pilot purposes etc., license-wise and circle-wise for each licensee/service provider;

(b) the date and band on which spectrum was allocated; (

(c) whether commercial service has been launched in these circles/service areas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, license/circle-wise?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)

(a) to (d) The details of the quantum of all spectrum allocated by WPC for commercial/test/pilot purposes, license-wise and circle-wise for each licensee/ service provider along with date and band on which spectrum was allocated and status of commercial launch is enclosed as Annexure.