Strategy of Operator for 3G Auction

Reliance Communications will throw its bid for all the circles while the other demonstrated a business case for RCom to bid aggressively in only 9 circles and stick to it and wait for more clarity on 3G spectrum for CDMA operators.

• Bharti Airtel – Likely to bid for all the 22 circles independently
• Vodafone India – Will throw in its bid for 18 circles and is unlikely to participate in H.P, J&K, Assam and N.E
• Tata DoCoMo -The new operator with disruptive pricing model and deep pockets is likely to bid in all the 22 circles

Idea Cellular – Aircel Complementing bid strategy: Circles where only Idea is likely to bid and Aircel will abstain are – Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, UP(W), UP(E), MP and Rajasthan. Circles where Aircel will bid and Idea will abstain are – Kolkata, West Bengal, TamilNadu, HP and Orissa.

Top 10 Circles on the basis of Demand for 3G Spectrum in India are as follows:

1. Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Maharashtra
4. Karnataka
5. Gujarat
6. Kolkata
7. Tamilnadu
8. Andhra Pradesh
9. Kerala and
10. Haryana