Chapter 

5 

     Spectrum allocation 

Spectrum Allocation and Pricing Policy 

5.1 Introduction 

In the previous two chapters, we have discussed the technical and pricing 

methodologies to evaluate and determine the efficiency of spectrum 

utilisation. Utilising the two aspects of efficiency, we now proceed to evolve a 

spectrum allocation and pricing policy, which takes spectrum requirement and 

availability into account.  

Technical 

Efficiency

Spectrum 

Spectrum 

Pricing 

Availability 

Policy 

Spectrum Allocation 

& Pricing 

5.2 Existing 

Procedure 

The procedure for allocation of spectrum to CMSPs is given in Text Box 5.1 

Text Box 5.1  Procedure for Spectrum allocation to CMSPs

Service Providers could be considered for allocation beyond 2 X 6.2 MHz on 

achieving a subscriber base of 5 lakhs; 

Service Providers could be considered for allocation beyond 2 X 8 MHz on achieving 

a subscriber base of 10 lakhs; 

Service Providers could be considered for allocation beyond 2 X 10 MHz on achieving 

a subscriber base of 12 lakhs; 

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