RIL’s telecom arm acquires 269.2 MHz spectrum for Rs 13,672 crore

07 Oct 2016 Evaluate

Reliance Industries’ (RIL) telecom arm - Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) has successfully acquired the right to use 269.2 MHz (UL+DL) spectrum across all 22 service areas in India in the recently concluded spectrum auction conducted by DOT, Government of India. The payment to be made for the right to use of this technology agnostic spectrum for a period of 20 years is Rs 13,672 crore.

RJIL has renewed its expiring spectrum in 800 MHz band in Gujarat circle and purchased additional spectrum in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz bands at 6.5% premium to reserve price. Through this acquisition, RJIL’s total spectrum footprint has increased to 1,108 MHz (UL+DL) with an average life of over 16 years, further strengthening its leadership position in liberalized spectrum holdings.

RJIL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries has built a world-class all-IP data strong future proof network with latest 4G LTE technology. It is the only network conceived and born as a Mobile Video Network from the ground up and supporting Voice over LTE technology.



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