The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Tuesday said it could not put in place a regulatory framework for mobile TV service as the available spectrum for the service was far below requirement.
"The ministry could not put in place a regulatory framework for mobile TV service due to non availability of adequate spectrum in UHF Band V (585-698 MHz)," Soni said.
She said it had been estimated that at least 96 MHz spectrum would be required for Mobile TV services on a pan India basis.
"However, according to India Remark (IND 37) in the National Frequency allocation Plan 2011,
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