(a) whether some of the telecom companies were alleged to be involved in hoarding of
spectrum in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of companies found involved during
the last three years and the current year; and
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI A. RAJA)
(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF THE LOK SABHA IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK
SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 208 FOR 9TH AUGUST, 2010 REGARDING “HOARDING OF SEPCTRUMâ€
(a) No, Madam. Initial spectrum is allotted to the mobile telecom companies as per the
provisions of service license agreement subject to availability. Additional spectrum beyond
initial spectrum is allotted as per guidelines/order/criteria in force at the time of such
allotment subject to availability.
(b) & (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above.