700Mhz Auction: The other side of the spectrum

Telcos suggested that diverting capital expenditure to acquiring spectrum in 700 MHz would limit their capability to invest in rolling out networks where they already hold airwaves. (Illustration: C R Sasikumar)
For telecom companies, a constant refrain that has resonated through nearly all the previous editions of spectrum auctions has been the lack of airwaves put under the hammer. The upcoming spectrum auctions, though, marks a sharp departure from the broader trend. While the Telecom Regula