{"id":7845,"date":"2015-01-22T08:04:31","date_gmt":"2015-01-22T08:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/?p=7845"},"modified":"2015-05-12T09:37:33","modified_gmt":"2015-05-12T09:37:33","slug":"gsma-warns-consequences-high-reserve-prices-in-indias-spectrum-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/press-release\/gsma-warns-consequences-high-reserve-prices-in-indias-spectrum-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA WARNS OF CONSEQUENCES OF HIGH RESERVE PRICES IN INDIA’S FORTHCOMING SPECTRUM AUCTION"},"content":{"rendered":"

London:<\/strong> Tom Phillips, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement on the Telecom Commission\u2019s decision to increase reserve prices for India\u2019s upcoming 2100MHz spectrum auction:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe GSMA is concerned by the action of the Telecom Commission to increase reserve prices for India\u2019s 2100MHz spectrum auction next month \u2013 almost 36 per cent higher than those recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Moreover, the proposal by the Government to only put 2x5MHz of spectrum in the 2100MHz band up for auction, versus GSMA and TRAI recommendations to auction at least 2x20MHz of the band, risks further distorting the outcome of the auction to the disadvantage of India\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n

“While high auction prices may generate short-term revenues for the government, in the longer term they will negatively impact the development of India\u2019s mobile networks and delay investment in infrastructure, resulting in higher retail prices and an inferior mobile experience for consumers.<\/p>\n

“It is well documented that mobile broadband has the potential to deliver substantial socioeconomic benefits. According to GSMA Intelligence, in 2014 alone, the overall economic impact of mobile technology in India amounted to approximately US $115 billion in value-added terms, representing an economic contribution of around 5.5 per cent of the country\u2019s GDP last year.<\/p>\n

“Looking ahead, mobile broadband is set to grow exponentially throughout India, driving digital inclusion and economic growth for India\u2019s consumers and businesses. By the end of 2014, 3G coverage reached 61 per cent of India\u2019s population and it is set to escalate substantially to 90 per cent by 2020. Similarly, while 3G and 4G connections only represented 11 per cent of all mobile connections by Q4 2014, this will increase almost four-fold to 41 per cent by 20201<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

“However, the GSMA cautions that these forecasts will only become reality if mobile operators have the capacity to make the necessary network investment in India. We hope that the Indian Government will set realistic prices for next month\u2019s auctions to maximise long-term economic and social gains. There is still time to lay the foundations for a truly Digital India that will benefit the lives of citizens and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

-ENDS-<\/p>\n

Notes to Editors<\/strong>
\n1<\/sup> Source: GSMA Intelligence<\/p>\n

About the GSMA<\/strong>
\nThe GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com<\/a>. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.<\/p>\n

Media Contacts: <\/strong>
\nFor the GSMA<\/p>\n

Saurabh Saggi (New Delhi)
\n+91 9810074079
\nssaggi@webershandwick.com<\/a><\/p>\n

GSMA Press Office
\npressoffice@gsma.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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