The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is considering proposals that would allow foreign telcos to participate in the auction for 3G spectrum without a local partner, Indian news source The Economic Times is reporting. The proposal would see foreign companies allowed to bid as 100% entities, and if successful given a set time frame in which to find an Indian partner for the venture, as well as gaining approval for entry into the market from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB); existing regulations restrict foreign players from holding more than 74% equity in any firm that offers communication services in India. No date for a decision on the proposal has been announced.