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Telecom Commission set to refarm 900 MHz spectrum

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BANGALORE, INDIA: Telecom Commission's decision to refarm and redistribute 900 MHz airwaves and substituting it with frequencies in the 1,800 MHz will hit mobile tariffs as well incumbents such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and BSNL.

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According to this report on NDTV, mobile tariffs are set to increase after the decision to refarm all spectrum in the 900 MHz band when the licences come up for renewal.

Moreover, it will also impact the telcos because those 'unsuccessful in winning back spectrum through the auction will need to shift to the 1,800 MHz band' and will also have to participate in a fresh auction to retain the spectrum, adds the report.

This is according to a recommendation made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and as well as DoT.

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