# Ofcom warns high spectrum reserve price could leave airwaves unsold 2026-08-10T02:49:02+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet In an interview with Mint, Ofcom's group director for spectrum David Willis said reserve prices for spectrum must be set carefully to avoid unsold airwaves. He noted that 5G monetisation remains "a bit challenged" and that Indian telcos have stayed viable despite offering some of the world's cheapest mobile data. Willis suggested India could adopt a balanced approach to satellite broadband approvals to expand connectivity, pointing to the UK's experience with over 1 lakh broadband connections through low-Earth-orbit satellites. He said spectrum auctions should focus on efficient allocation, not maximising government revenue. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: 5G, India, Ofcom, satellite broadband, spectrum, telecom Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ofcom-warns-high-spectrum-reserve-price-could-leave-airwaves-unsold/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ofcom-warns-high-spectrum-reserve-price-could-leave-airwaves-unsold/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.