DoT notifies guidelines for liberalisation of spectrum allocated without auction

DoT has notified guidelines for the liberalisation of spectrum allocated without auction. This comes after the cabinet approved the same in April 2016. As per the guidelines, the most recent price recommended by TRAI will be considered as the provisional spectrum price. Subsequent to the completion of the next round of spectrum auctions, the provisional price will be adjusted with the auction-determined price with effect from the date of liberalisation of spectrum on a pro rata basis. Further, if the auction-determined price is not available then the government will review the price for liberalisation after the auction is completed.