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Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash said 855.60 MHz of spectrum was bought for Rs 77,814.80 cr in the two-day auction. Reliance Jio bought Rs 57,122.65 crore worth of spectrum while Vodafone Idea Ltd picked Rs 1,993.40 crore worth of airwaves. Bids were received in 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2300 MHz bands but there were no takers for the airwaves in the premium 700 and 2500 MHz bands.
Airtel acquires spectrum worth Rs 18,699 crore; to help cover 90 million customers
The newly acquired airwaves will help Airtel improve its coverage in villages by offering a superior experience to an additional 90 million customers.
BusinessToday.In | March 2, 2021 | Updated 15:59 IST
Airtel said it has acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum across Sub GHz, mid band and 2,300 MHz bands.
Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said it has acquired 355.45 Megahertz (MHz) of airwaves for Rs 18,699 crore in the telecom spectrum auction conducted by the government.
The newly acquired airwaves give Airtel the most formidable spectrum holdings in the country and will help improve its coverage in villages by offering a superior experience to an additional 90 million customers in India, the company said in a release.