'Upcoming spectrum auction may see lower competition among telcos'

 

by IANS |

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The spectrum auction scheduled to start on March 1 may witness lower completion intensity among the telecom operators, said a report by Motilal Oswal Institutional Equities.

"The auction may see lower competitive intensity given the varied priorities of each player. VIL's weak liquidity position may keep its interest low," it said.

The report added that Bharti Airtel's sub-GHz spectrum interest may largely be limited to 900MHz, while RJio's renewal of 800MHz spectrum may not see much interest from rest of the players.

It noted that the 1,800MHz and 2,300MHz spectrum may be of high interest to both Bharti and RJio, which may eye it for their 4G plans and for their 5G requirements going forward.

The report said that the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) indicates that Bharti and RJio may be interested in spending 2-3x the renewal requirement in other bands and Vodafone Idea has limited options given its liquidity position.

Latest News
IANS Year Ender 2025: Inside India's final battle against Naxalism Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 04:29 PM
Very grateful, all credit to my team: Harmanpreet on becoming captain with most wins in women's T20Is Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 04:26 PM
Study finds risk-based approach better for breast cancer screening Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 04:24 PM
Rare earth manufacturing scheme to strengthen self-reliance for India's critical sectors Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 04:23 PM
Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman registers as voter, Awami League questions process Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 04:22 PM