The allocation of spectrum for satellite broadband services will take another four to six months, as the terms of reference (ToR) that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to send to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for recommendations may go out only after elections.
According to the sources, the government may ask TRAI to consult on the methodology of allocation of the airwaves and the framework of the licensee so that they are future ready.
The ToR may also include ensuring sovereignty of the country where regulations may be framed enabling access to law enforcement agencies on the lines of existing telecom licences. As per the sources, existing licences may be altered depending on the recommendations given by TRAI.
