Bharti Airtel emerged as the highest purchaser within the 2024 spectrum public sale that concluded on Wednesday by buying 97 MHz of spectrum within the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz frequency bands for Rs 6,857 crore. This acquisition permits Airtel to proceed holding the biggest mid-band spectrum within the nation.
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Renewing and Bolstering Mid-Band Holdings
After the spectrum public sale, it’s evident that Airtel has renewed spectrum that was expiring in 2024 and made further spectrum purchases to bolster its mid-band holdings throughout key circles.
Airtel didn’t make any new purchases in bands it didn’t beforehand maintain in any circle. Nevertheless, Airtel has acquired a big share of spectrum, particularly 42 MHz within the 900 MHz band, referred to as the platinum band, which is essential for protection.
The subsequent main acquisition is within the 1800 MHz band, with 35 MHz, which advantages each capability and protection. Equally, Airtel has acquired 20 MHz within the 2100 MHz band throughout 4 circles.
Airtel Circle-Particular Combination Spectrum Holdings
In whole, Airtel has acquired 97 MHz throughout all three bands to strengthen its mid-band spectrum portfolio. Airtel is understood for strategically holding mid-band spectrum to supply 4G/5G companies with advantages in each protection and capability.
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In all twelve circles the place Airtel has topped up its spectrum throughout the bands, every circle now has spectrum equal to or better than 10 MHz, permitting Airtel to leverage a part provider absolutely to ship a seamless expertise.
Following the 2024 spectrum public sale, Airtel’s spectrum footprint has elevated to 22,221.7 MHz (uplink and downlink), additional solidifying its mid-band holdings.
