Spectrum refarming muddle

The decision to refarm spectrum in the 900 MHz wavelength has huge implications for the telecom industry, and it further complicates the forthcoming 2G auctions in the 1800 MHz band. The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) will have to consider the modalities and logistics carefully, since several issues are yet to be clarified. The physical logic for refarming appears to be strong: signals on low-frequency bands like 900 MHz propagate longer distances and penetrate obstacles better.

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