TRAI's recommendations consistent with sound spectrum policy: CDG

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Welcoming the recommendations submitted by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the CDMA Development Group (CDG) today said allocation and assignment of 3G spectrum in 450 MHz, 800 MHz, and 2100 MHz frequency bands is a step in the right direction for India and its telecom industry.

Agreeing with the recommended principles of using spectrum efficiently, ensuring technology and service neutrality, and establishing a level playing field, the group said that these principles will lead to increased competition, further growth, and more affordable services for India's consumers.

These universally accepted principles should be applied to both 2G and 3G spectrum allocations and assignments in India, it said.

''CDMA has played an important role in the expansion of telephony and Internet penetration in India. We urge the Indian government to continue stimulating innovation, competition and further investments by bringing balance and fairness to the allocation of its scarce national resources,'' CDG Executive Director Perry LaForge said.

''In order to maximise the delivery of 3G services to India's large cities, villages and rural areas, CDG encourages the DoT to strongly consider allocating and assigning at least 2x10 MHz of spectrum in the paired 1900-1910 MHz and 1980-1990 MHz frequency bands. In addition, we encourage reallocating more spectrum in the 800 MHz frequency band,'' said CDG India Country Head B V Raman.

If DoT accepts the recommendations submitted by TRAI, the wireless industry fully expects that consumers and businesses in India will reap the benefits of affordable and varied services, CDG added.

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