A Brief Overview of Indian Spectrum Allocation

As we enter the new status quo of a post-pandemic world where we have witnessed an
exponential rise in the usage of the internet, the process of spectrum allocation as an enabler of
the same is something that must be recognised, and granted its due importance.

An efficient allocative process is necessary to enable an optimal distribution of the bandwidth

available with the government, not only towards generating maximum revenue, but also towards
increasing digital penetration and accessibility for a greater section of the society.

This short report examines the historical evolution of Indian spectrum allocation policy, and
provides a brief institutional analysis of the current state of the same, comparing the structural
frameworks governing the allocation process in both the US and the EU.