Backhaul Spectrum: Dept of Telecommunications to allocate more spectrum only after Spectrum Act

Mobile operators may have to wait longer for getting more backhaul spectrum as the department of telecommunications (DoT) is likely to make allocations only after an overall policy is formulated regarding the manner of grant of all forms of airwaves — administrative or through auctions.

The operators have asked for additional backhaul spectrum and are waiting for allocation for the last one-and-a-half year.