GOI issued spectrum sharing guidelines to reduce call drops. Now the telecom operators in India can share airwaves in the same band. The decision will allow companies to share their unutilised spectrum. The move expected to improve cost efficiencies for telecom companies with increased capacity to carry voice and data traffic. Sectoral regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) last year recommended sharing of all categories of telecom airwaves held by operators including spectrum allocated at old price of Rs 1,658 crore or assigned without auction. This approval will enhance network quality and reduce operational costs.

Department of Telecommunication (DOT)

• The Department of Telecommunications is part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
• The Department responsible for grant of licenses for various telecom services like Unified Access Service Internet and VSAT service.
• The Department is also responsible for frequency management in the field of radio communication in close coordination with the international bodies.
• It also enforces wireless regulatory measures by monitoring wireless transmission of all users in the country.

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