<h1>India Allows Telecoms to Retain 2.5 MHz Spectrum on License Renewal with Auction Conditions and Fee Adjustments.</h1> The Indian government has allowed telecom service providers to retain up to 2.5 MHz of spectrum in the 900 MHz band upon license renewal, contingent on paying the auction-determined price and participating in the auction. For merged companies, if the acquired company holds spectrum obtained through an entry fee, the acquiring company must pay the government the difference between the entry fee and the current auction price, prorated for the license's remaining validity. Intra-service area mergers of licenses are permitted only if both parties have paid for their spectrum holdings according to the government's pricing decision, with auction conditions applying where relevant.