The spate of controversy and the flurry of charges surrounding the allocation of spectrum for the second generation (2G) mobile telephony services on a First Come First Served (FCFS) basis stands out in stark contrast to the near universal acclaim for the allocation of spectrum for the Third...

Telecom spectrum is a scarce natural resource whose misallocation is likely to have adverse impact on an economy. It is therefore crucial for a country to ensure efficient allocation of telecom spectrum. Although there are different methods of allocating spectrum, auction as a method of spectrum...