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Jan 14 date set for 3G spectrum auction: A long-delayed auction of third-generation (3G) radio spectrum is now set for Jan. 14, 2010, Firms have to submit bids by Dec. 21 for a total of 71 blocks of spectrum put up for auction across 20 of India’s 22 telecoms zones, according to a memorandum to prospective bidders.

The auction, which would introduce high-speed Internet and video downloads on mobile phones, was originally slated for January 2009 but was deferred to December after diff ...