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India
Regulator: DoT (Department of Telecommunications)
Data updated: 2026-08
Holdings vary by licensed service area; national representative values shown.
Operator spectrum share
Jio 110 MHz · 43%Airtel 85 MHz · 33%Vodafone Idea 45 MHz · 18%BSNL 15 MHz · 6%
Licences by operator and band
| Operator | Band | Duplex | MHz (one direction) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jio | 850 MHz (Band 5) | FDD | 2×5 |
| Airtel | 900 MHz (Band 8) | FDD | 2×5 |
| Vodafone Idea | 900 MHz (Band 8) | FDD | 2×5 |
| Airtel | 1800 MHz (Band 3) | FDD | 2×10 |
| BSNL | 1800 MHz (Band 3) | FDD | 2×5 |
| Jio | 1800 MHz (Band 3) | FDD | 2×5 |
| Vodafone Idea | 1800 MHz (Band 3) | FDD | 2×10 |
| Airtel | 2100 MHz (Band 1) | FDD | 2×10 |
| Vodafone Idea | 2100 MHz (Band 1) | FDD | 2×10 |
| Airtel | 2300 MHz TDD (Band 40) | TDD | 20 |
| BSNL | 2300 MHz TDD (Band 40) | TDD | 10 |
| Jio | 2300 MHz TDD (Band 40) | TDD | 40 |
| Vodafone Idea | 2300 MHz TDD (Band 40) | TDD | 20 |
| Airtel | 3.4–3.8 GHz C-band (n78) | TDD | 40 |
| Jio | 3.4–3.8 GHz C-band (n78) | TDD | 60 |
Band plans
Charts are proportional layouts of each operator's holding within the band.
Low band plans (<1 GHz)
850 MHz (Band 5)
3GPP B5 · FDD
Jio 5 MHz
900 MHz (Band 8)
3GPP B8 · FDD
Airtel 5 MHzVodafone Idea 5 MHz
Mid band plans (1–3 GHz)
1800 MHz (Band 3)
3GPP B3 · FDD
Jio 5 MHzAirtel 10 MHzVodafone Idea 10 MHzBSNL 5 MHz
2100 MHz (Band 1)
3GPP B1 · FDD
Airtel 10 MHzVodafone Idea 10 MHz
2300 MHz TDD (Band 40)
3GPP B40 · TDD
Jio 40 MHzAirtel 20 MHzVodafone Idea 20 MHzBSNL 10 MHz
High band plans (>3 GHz)
3.4–3.8 GHz C-band (n78)
3GPP n78 · TDD
Jio 60 MHzAirtel 40 MHz
Auctions and market events
| Year | Event | Winners / notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5G spectrum auction (700/3300/26 GHz) | Jio, Airtel, Vi |
Other markets in this region
Data is compiled from public regulator and operator sources and is indicative. Band-plan charts are proportional layouts unless marked as exact blocks. Always verify against the regulator's official publication before commercial use.