NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Thursday invited public views on process and other norms for allocation of spectrum for satellite communication services.
The regulatory body asked views on whether spectrum should be allocated through auction, administrative process (assignment based on fixed fees) or any other methodology should be used. It also sought views on the validity period of spectrum allocation if it is done through auction and periodicity of the auction for any unsold or available spectrum.
Among a host of issues related to spectrum allocation for satellite communication service, Trai has sought views on the quantum of spectrum required by companies for providing services on five spectrum bands in frequency range 1 GHz (gigahertz) to 2 GHz (L-band), 2 GHz to 4 GHz (S band), 4 GHz to 8 GHz (C band), 10 GHz to 15 GHz (Ku Band) and 17 GHz to 31 GHz (Ka band) -- which are used for different applications related to telecom, broadcast, aviation, weather etc.