The ministries of Telecom and Information and Broadcasting have agreed to use over 200 MHz spectrum earmarked for broadcasting services, the majority of which is with Doordarshan, for advance mobile services.
“Doordarshan may not need entire spectrum between 470—698 MHz. Once ITU decides it to be allocated for mobile services in the Asian region,
DoT will pitch for it to be deployed for wireless broadband services,” an official source told PTI.
“India has already represented at World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) through DoT to get this band for mobile services,” the official added.
The official said the I&B and Telecom ministries have aligned to use this spectrum band for mobile services.
