Trai lowers user limit to 40% for intra-circle M&As

 "All spectrum excluding the spectrum in 800, 900 and1800 bands should be auctioned in future so as to ensure efficient utilisation of this scarce resource,"the regulator added.

The regulator has also removed the existing spectrum cap of 15 Mhz for an operator in a circle. TRAI has also marginally increased the spectrum charges of frequencies up to 10 Mhz to 5% from the existing 4%.

On the issue of access providers using a combination of CDMA and GSM technology, the regulator said the existing license may be permitted to be used to provide services through either of the technologies, subject to certain conditions.

The recommendations, signed by advisor Sudhir Gupta, have been submitted to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

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