spectrum issue

It was interesting to read your take on the spectrum issue floating around in the Indian Telecom sector. But what interests me the most is why and how is the issue of ‘Auctioning’ of spectrum being projected as the best possible option which Raja should have gone for? As we all understand that the Indian Telecom sector would absolutely do very well with new competition as there have been clear cut indications of cartelization among leading GSM operators on tariff pump-ups besides so many other stories doing the rounds. These very people have never wanted this arrangement to be ever disturbed.
Do you think the money they have sucked out of consumers over the years on tariffs, which i am sure must have baffled you too on most of the occassions,would not be again used to keep away the fresh competition by sucking up all the possible spectrum they can buy if auctions are held. Are we not understanding that money which had been pulled from us, the mobile customers, would again be used to assure that they keep the sector to themselves so they can continue to suck our pockets further. Ask yourself, how many new enterants have any chance to compete with the established GSM players in case the spectrum is to be picked through an open auction?
Trust me, you will surprise yourself.