The Government has approved the results of the 3G spectrum auction. The results were provisionally announced on Department of Telecom website earlier on May 19, 2010. These results were considered and approved by the Committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary.

E-Auction for allocation of 3G Spectrum began on April 9, 2010 and closed on May 19, 2010 after 34 days and 183 rounds of intense bidding.  All 71 blocks that were put for auction across 22 service areas have been sold. No unsold lots are left.

 Auction for Broadband Wireless Access will commence on Monday i.e May 24,  2010.

Details are available on the site of Department of Telecommunication i.e.  www.dot.gov.in

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