India’s policy governing allocation of telecom spectrum to firms should be fair and transparent and all technology options should be explored to maximise spectrum usage, the prime minister said on Wednesday.
"The policy regime for making spectrum available should be fair, transparent, equitable and forward looking. It should not create entry barriers to newcomers or barriers to the continued growth of the sector," Manmohan Singh told an industry conference.
The rapid growth of the telecoms market in India, which adds nearly 8 million subscribers each month, has led to a paucity of spectrum, which is affecting expansion plans of firms and the quality of service.