TRAI releases recommendations on auction of IMT spectrum
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released its recommendations on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) on 24 February 2026.
Summary
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its recommendations on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) on 24 February 2026. The Department of Telecommunications had sought them under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997, covering reserve prices and conditions for existing bands from 800 MHz to 26 GHz, the feasibility of auctioning the newly identified 6425–6725 MHz and 7025–7125 MHz bands, and fresh recommendations for the 600 MHz band.
Key facts
- Date
- 24 February 2026
- Body
- TRAI
- Legal basis
- Section 11(1)(a), TRAI Act, 1997
- Bands
- 800 MHz–26 GHz existing; new 6425–6725 MHz and 7025–7125 MHz; 600 MHz
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under which provision did the DoT seek TRAI's recommendations on the IMT spectrum auction released in February 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997
DoT sought the recommendations under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997.