Telecom service providers owe approximately Rs 3.08 lakh crore to the government.

They include pending spectrum dues from past auctions, the communications
ministry said in a statement.

The government has already auctioned spectrum in the 700 MHz band, which is used for mobile services, and the 800 MHz band, which is used for data services.

The government has also auctioned spectrum in the 1800 MHz band, which is used for television services, and