5G and Wireless Communication for Beginners - Extra Story 02: Impure Intents

The video discusses the allocation of spectrum for telecom services, focusing on the 2G spectrum scandal in India. In 2008, the Indian government distributed spectrum on a first-come, first-serve basis at outdated prices, leading to significant misuse by companies like Unitec and Swan. This resulted in poor telecom services and a loss of $42 billion for the Indian government. The scandal led to the imprisonment of the telecom minister and the cancellation of the spectrum distribution by the Supreme Court. The video concludes with a global perspective on the scandal's impact.

How did the auction process for spectrum distribution differ in India compared to the US?

What was the main reason for the distribution of the spectrum in India in 2008?

What was the public and governmental reaction to the spectrum distribution process in India?

What actions were taken against the telecom minister following the spectrum distribution scandal?

What were the consequences of the spectrum distribution in India in 2008?