Spectrum clarity call

The telecom sector has urged the government to come out with a clear and transparent policy on different issues relating to spectrum such as availability, auction and pricing.

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the GSMA organised a webinar on the roles that spectrum slicing, trading and availability of free radiowaves play to manage the networks during emergencies.

“There is a greater need today for a transparent and judicious spectrum policy, especially in a country like India. The world has realised the importance of a robust telecom infrastructure and India still needs vast investments in its telecom infrastructure to be ready for the future digital economy,” Manoj Misra, senior public policy director at GSMA India said in a release.