Telenor submits application for pre-qualification in India's spectrum auction

Telenor Group confirms that it submitted its application for pre-qualification in the 1800 MHz band spectrum auction to the Indian Department of Telecommunications on 19 October. The application was filed by Telewings Communication Services Private Limited, a fully owned Telenor Group company...

Telenor Group confirms that it submitted its application for pre-qualification in the 1800 MHz band spectrum auction to the Indian Department of Telecommunications on 19 October. The application was filed by Telewings Communication Services Private Limited, a fully owned Telenor Group company.  

Telenor Group has indicated its interest to take part in the auction, and provided all necessary documents and financial guarantees requested to be eligible for participation in its application. A final decision on whether or not to participate will be made before the auction starts. 

Telenor Group continues its efforts to secure a new Indian partner and to obtain all necessary approvals to transfer Uninor assets into the new company. 

Contact information:

Tor Odland, Group Communications, Mobile: +47 9909 0872, E-mail: [email protected]

Glenn Mandelid, Telenor Asia, Mobile: +66 82440 1122, E-mail: [email protected]

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