Spectrum is a limited resource. Indian authorities realized the importance of spectrum management only in 1994, when the new telecom policy (NTP 94) was announced. A significant part of the spectrum, which was to be assigned to the private mobile and fixed line operators (for fixed wireless in local loop services) was lying with the government organizations such as Defence, Railways, Aviation, ports, coast guard, oil companies, and others. Most of the spectrum was either underutilized or unutilized. They were using old technology equipment. The concept of optimum use of spectrum did not exist. In last one decade, wireless applications have increased. Entry of private players has increased competition and brought in more services. The government organizations, however, are still reluctant to vacate the spectrum for private telecom operators. One of the reasons for their reluctance in vacating the spectrum is the huge cost involved in replacing their existing old technology equipment with the state-of-the-art spectrum efficient new equipment.

Even though technological advances have enabled increasing efficiency in the use of spectrum it has also lead to dramatic increase in applications. Spectrum rights will, therefore, need to be assigned to a limited number of users. Therefore, the issues related to pricing of spectrum, management of spectrum, efficient use of spectrum and the methodology of spectrum allocation became important.

The report titled “Spectrum: Policy, Management and Allocation in India” provides a comprehensive analysis and insights on spectrum and its management in India. The role of WPC as well as its responsibilities, activities, strengths and weaknesses are discussed in detail. The report analyses and suggests the pricing for spectrum as well as the compensation to be provided to the agencies involved. It provides information on the practices and parameters followed in the international market for spectrum allocation. It also discusses in detail the role and plan of NFAP.

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