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Originally Posted by Rabz
One new operator, in other words, another indian telco.
What about the contribution of the existing private telco's into the economy/industry over the years ??
Why not let them have a go at it first ??
Will the new operator bid against other new operator ??
Or will they bid against the current ones ??
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Yes, the new operator won't be bidding against the existing ones, only with other newer operators.
Between UMTS band I (2110-2170 Mhz) there can be total 6 concessions, Govt. is currently issuing 5. The base price for each 10 Mhz band is $300 Million (That's huge money selling only air :p)
Now, Citicell already uses EVDO which can be termed as a 3G technology, so they won't be bothering about taking part in that auction. And that leaves us with only 4 private GSM telcos - GP, Blink, Robi, Airtel. So, what will be the point of an auction if 4 concessions are to be allowed for 4 participants (teletalk excluded)? That's why the clause of a new operator is inserted. Govt. is eyeing on maximum income from selling this spectrum, so I think when the auction will be over, the other operator left with will have to buy the left out 10 Mhz band in a price set by BTRC after few months/year.
And new operator means new job opportunities, very good thing. (Graduating this 29, need job)