India’s Telecom Ministry finally asked Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar and Idea Cellular to called off their mutual agreement for 3G roaming and stop 3G Roaming services via ICRA.
The final decision taken by Department of Telecom after the unanimous view of telecom regulator TRAI, Law Ministry and DoT that such roaming agreement was in violation of the telecom licences (3G/UAS/CMTS) and allegations of alleged revenue losses to the exchequer because of these pacts.
If you Remember, Tata Docomo and AIRCEL called off their mutual agreement for Intra circle 3G Roaming services on 14th December as we reported but Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular were continue providing the 3G service via ICRA.
The current licence terms and conditions allow operators to go in for Roaming agreements to enable their subscribers to get seamless mobile network coverage as they move from one circle to other circle in India wherein they doesn’t have any network/spectrum or services.
But in 3G services, all private operators are selling their 3G products and new connections even in circles where they do not have 3G spectrum/licence. Operators having 3G spectrum pay higher revenue share in the form of ‘ 3G spectrum usage fee’.
Mr. R Chandrasekhar, Secretary DoT, today said that “The decision has been taken that this (3G roaming pacts) is in violation of terms and conditions of the licence, DoT will be issuing notices asking them (mobile operators) to stop their service with immediate effect. But on penalty, no decision has been taken yet.”
ap December 24, 2011 at 10:52 am
@saajan
+1
Saurabh December 24, 2011 at 9:41 am
BSNL got spectrum in Dec, 2008 and in Jan-2009 they started providing 3G services in 11 cities. If we calculate till July, 2011 it will be 31 months or 2 years and 7 months and they covered only 826 cities. Also they didn’t paid a single penny for 3G spectrum until auction which saved then interest worth of crores. Now if we talk about private telcos say Idea, which started providing in March, 2011 has covered 800+ cities and towns in just 6 months and they paid spectrum amount within a month and now bearing interest burden from last 1 year.
So who is getting benefited and who is serving people?
Go and ask BSNL why more than 50% of area is still uncovered with 3G after 2 years and 11 months? I know they are facing fund problem but not providing 3G and not upgrading 2G network is what BSNL is…
Zeeshan December 24, 2011 at 9:39 am
nice step by idea@Sam from Kashmir
Saurabh December 24, 2011 at 9:28 am
@sahel
I’m aware of all this and i.e why I don’t use BSNL. Their services both voice+data are worst at my place. No 3G available. They are the ones who are axing their own feet by not competing with private telcos. Recharging again and again for validity is a pain and they have also withdrawn their validity packs. Before we use to get 1 year validity with Rs.74 ant no talktime. Now they give validity with top-ups like 45 days in Rs.50.
Even their own employees are fed-up with them. When I visted local BSNL exchange/CSR for inquiring about 3G launch in our area, JTO said, “Yaar hum to khud pareshan hai BSNL se. Ambala se GM i.e General Manager ki permission ni hai nahi toh install kar dete 3G infrastructure saal pehle bhi”
sahel December 23, 2011 at 11:31 pm
saurab plz note that private operator are much cheaper than bsnl india a fully bakwass network with bakwass plans, abhi bhi har mahine pe validity recharge karwana padta hai, network ekdum bakwass, aur jaha tak paisa ka bat hai, sab paisa goverment aur telom ministry ka ghar main jata hai, isse na to tera aur mera faida hota hai, aur bsnl customer care is lyk dumbasssss, aur govment ka to chori kya hua jhara paisa hai jisse wo sprectum kharidta hai, agar bsnl aur mtnl deal kar sakta hai toh private operator kyun nahi kar sakta hai, aur dot kya gar maratha itna din jo ab yeah decision le raha hai……….
@abcd
@Sanjay Bafna
Sam from Kashmir December 23, 2011 at 10:16 pm
idea stops/cencels 3G roming in delhi… i m using idea but connected with vodafone 3G in delhi before 3pm after 3pm its not connected with voda 3G….. now buy new lencences in theses circles.
Saurabh December 23, 2011 at 9:02 pm
3G license holders for various circles
Tata Docomo: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh(W),Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh.
Aircel- Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kolkata, Kerela, Punjab, UP(E), West Bengal, Bihar, Orrisa, Assam, North East, Jammu & Kashmir.
Airtel- Delhi, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, UP(W), Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, North East, Jammu & Kashmir.
Reliance- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orrisa, Assam, North East, Jammu & Kashmir.
Idea- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Kerela, Punjab, Haryana, UP(E), UP(W), Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir.
STel- Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Orrisa.
Vodafone- Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kolkata, Haryana, UP(E), West Bengal.
Saurabh December 23, 2011 at 8:58 pm
@Sanjay Bafna
Heard about it on TV. But thanks Sanjay for update. Aactually, they(TRIO) have saved Rs.20536.69 crore in all. So they can pay fine.
I don’t think they will meet this deadline as there may be numerous 3G activation taken place yesterday and today also. So even if they stop taking new requests from tomorrow onwards in Intra-Circle areas, it will take another one month to stop all this.
I’m also active on Airtel 3G, Rs.750 for 4GB plan and using on Idea network. 3 days left. Going to finish off my data by this deadline.
Sanjay Bafna December 23, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Update : DoT today issue notice to airtel, Vodafone and Idea, says Stop 3G Roaming via ICRA in non 3G circles with in 24 hours. Deadline ends on Saturday 3 PM (24 Dec 2011)
dskushwaha December 23, 2011 at 5:24 pm
It is surprising to see that Aircel, Vodafone, Airtel & Idea were giving 3G services before this move by DOT in circles in which they didn’t got the license, but they are yet to launch 3G services in many circles they got the license.
What does it mean?? Was decision of choosing the circles to bid for 3G was wrong?
Zeeshan December 23, 2011 at 4:42 pm
port to bsnl for pan india 3G enjoyment. @d
d December 23, 2011 at 4:00 pm
@saajan
using mnp port to airtel , as it has license in your area and enjoy 3G
atanu December 23, 2011 at 3:08 pm
so make loss. and govt give subsidies to them to run. and govt get back the money from us by putting some extra tax.
dskushwaha December 23, 2011 at 3:01 pm
After many years Reliance CDMA was fined for using WLL technology (Mobility in Short Distance Charging Area. SDCA)as mobile. By that time Reliance had acquired the big customer base. And the big joke by the government was to convert WLL technology into mobile technology immediately. By this Reliance customers remain with Reliance.
dskushwaha December 23, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Sanjay Bafna please clear one doubt:
If this move of DOT (1) stops Customers getting 3G services in non licensed circles of his operator (roaming areas) provided by partner operators or (2) stops Operators to sell 3G connections in non licensed circles.
If it is the second one then it is good and if it is both then the People on the Move will opt for only BSNL or USE AND THROW SIMs.
kishore December 23, 2011 at 2:40 pm
retrogade step..when infrastrucre is shared, 2G roaming is allowed, MVNOs on 2G are allowed, not sure why this can’t be allowed. All this when government has agreed to 3G roaming prior to auction!
kankan December 23, 2011 at 1:39 pm
one should answer my one question when this agreement applicable means this govt. regulation apply on these companies 2020???!!!
Because still i am getting airtel and idea 3g with vodafone’s network.
These companies are very big robbers even govt fears to stop them……..
We just comment on it but our weak govt cannot do much on this issue……..
Zeeshan December 23, 2011 at 1:17 pm
YOU SHOULD CONTACT CC IN THIS REGARD. @kankan
Zeeshan December 23, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I AM TALKING ABOUT KARNATAKA TELECOM CIRCLE AS SSAJAN IS FROM KARNATAKA.@kankan
kankan December 23, 2011 at 12:49 pm
so what happened to my 3g data in vodafone sim in m.p.@Zeeshan
kankan December 23, 2011 at 12:46 pm
dear in bhopal only idea, tata docomo, bsnl and reliance having 3g spectrum not aircel and airtel@Zeeshan
sushant December 23, 2011 at 12:15 pm
people may say all the bad things against bsnl and its services but the truth is it is the only pan india true service provider,that too with minimum of govt. support,presence of bsnl in telecom sector is important not only to consumers but to govt. too,we just cannot let it die to felicitate these operators,ICRA is just a shadow of what this trio will do if this sector is left open with no state player.
abcd December 23, 2011 at 12:08 pm
some people may feel cheated because of this move by Govt. because they are already using 3G from operators who did not bid for 3G in the respective circles.
But it is not good to justify this cheating by the trio for the sake of losing service,though I feel sorry for the loss they may face.
A wrong move cannot be nullified by giving 100 valid reasons.What ever these private operators(voda+idea+airtel)have done is completely unethical and anti competitive. Even though the govt. has taken a late decision, but it is correct and it should be welcomed.
Zeeshan December 23, 2011 at 11:55 am
APPLY FOR PORT OUT FROM VODAFONE OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE 3G. YOU MAY OPT BSNL, AIRTEL, AIRCEL AND TATA DOCOMO. @saajan
Amar December 23, 2011 at 11:42 am
@Saurabh
till 15th july 2011 BSNL covers 826 cities n towns.
Amar December 23, 2011 at 11:40 am
@Saurabh
Check following link::
http://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-3g-services-now-in-826-cities-in-india/71336/#more-71336
Saurabh December 23, 2011 at 11:28 am
You know it has been 3 years since BSNL started providing 3G in Ambala and Yamunanagar district in Haryana. Every single town except the main city areas i.e Yamunanagar/Jagadhri and Ambala City/Cantt. is without 3G. Even there is no 3G in towns with more than 50000 population. If we left the city areas there is no 3G on BSNL network in 100Km radius from my town on either side. BTS have GPRS and not even EDGE. Maybe at your places they would have good coverage but not here.
Even when I visited Himachal area, there was no BSNL 3G outside cities, in towns/villages.
Idea is the only operator here with 3G.
Rajive Borde December 23, 2011 at 11:16 am
Chor se Chori ka maal kahridana bhi gunaah hai so chori ka 3g roaming vala sim ya data card kahrida hai to bhugatana hi padega naa
Rajive Borde December 23, 2011 at 11:14 am
Above post clearly says that its related to 3G ICRA so no effect on conventional 2G roaming or legal 3g roaming for in-roamers.
Rajive Borde December 23, 2011 at 11:12 am
@V +1
Rajive Borde December 23, 2011 at 11:11 am
with the end of 3G ICRA, 3G services is no more for you ! and its not bad move by TRAI/DOT or Govt , bad move were by Vodafone/Idea/Airtel because they start illegal 3g service in all non 3g service circles and make FOOL to their customers like you and making money with un-lawful business practice.
saajan December 23, 2011 at 10:31 am
guys tell me 1 thing!! right now vodafone does not have 3G license in karnataka! via agreement b/w airtel and vodafone im able to use 3G here in karnataka..if this agreement ends then how will i be able to use 3G??????? really bad move by DOT+TRAI+govt=inefficiency.
rjs December 23, 2011 at 10:09 am
Please check your data. BSNl is the only service provide which provide 3G services in small town.
V December 23, 2011 at 10:05 am
GOOD Decision by Govt.
These licences ICRA was not correct..
The thing happened is all operators came together and decided higher tariff for there 3G connections.
Where BSNL/MTNL tried to create a tariff war between operators,
But, All other operators were interested in making money.
So they mutually shared the tariff. No doubt they paid huge amount for these licences, but they could have recovered it in long run. If they could have tried to offer cheaper 3G with more customer base.
In the end we all consumers were affected,
If this ICRA was not implemented, there would have been limited operators in a circle i.e. MTNL/BSNL and other operators which could have led to a healthy competition and we would have been rewarded with cheaper tariff.
Amar December 23, 2011 at 9:30 am
hehehe…. vodafone.in down!!!
SAYANTAN December 23, 2011 at 1:01 am
DUE TO THIS FALTU MOVE,THE 3G SERVICE IS GOING TO MORE COSTLY…a very very very bad and worst move by GOVT.
kankan December 23, 2011 at 12:55 am
Yes very correct decision because this agreement creates very much losses to the country’s revenue, just think guys this agreement is anti competitive business practice means companies plan and share cost accordingly.
We all know that Airtel, Idea & Vodafone always try to cheat customer in the form of:
1. Tariff hike( One company follows other plan immediately)
2. Same plans very few difference in these 3 companies
3. And also in 3G you can see the map where you easily understand the fact.
Kanchan December 22, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Right decision by DoT who told these 3 to sell sim or 3G stick? Govt. dont need to bother about it
manish December 22, 2011 at 11:04 pm
so if the trio’s deal is cancelled then what about users like me who are using airtel’s 3g services in maharashtra,which are being offered on idea and vodafone’s 3g spectrum.does it mean that i will have to switch to other operator for 3g services?
Arif December 22, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Why Govt. was silence when there is lot of news of 3G roaming?
Why not at that time Govt. issued a notices to all the operators?
After making a 3G roaming agreement and starting a 3G roaming services and after selling 3G SIM and 3G USB modem now Govt opposing so why this?
Saurabh Sinha December 22, 2011 at 9:50 pm
@Tremerin Dsouza
Kindly read last line of my comment, which is-
(I am using agreement only for roaming purpose)
Airtel, Idea & Vodafone provide 3G roaming to each other (only roaming, not complete ICRA). They might did not done separate agreement for only roaming purpose.
If it is so, due to stop of ICRA with immediate effect, a subscriber will not get network in roaming in other operator till their new roaming agreement (only roaming, not ICRA).
It creates problems for subscibers, who is legally right.
Again I am telling, kindly understand that I wrote over effect on 3G roaming (as conventional 2G roaming), which may be a part of ICRA.
Rashmi December 22, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Why DOT Why?????
Raj December 22, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Not fair……. This has to stop!!! I want ma 3g back..
Chopra December 22, 2011 at 9:44 pm
I doubt if this will help. DoT should take a laisezz faire stand here..
Rizwan December 22, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Cant this government take one good decision?????
Salim December 22, 2011 at 9:38 pm
The government can work in alliance but not corporates… kya hoga is desh ka?
Sameera December 22, 2011 at 9:36 pm
A Raja ka paisa nikalo pehle sarkar, main to bolta hun.. government pe hi ban dalni chahiye
Sneha December 22, 2011 at 9:34 pm
So after so many months the government feels this is illegal? Amazing and Flabbergasting
Mohsin December 22, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Roti Kapda Makaan Jyada Important hain mere pyaare government.. 3G baad me dekhna
Kushal December 22, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Pls pls pls over turn this decision. Not goin to help us in any way.
Ranjit December 22, 2011 at 9:26 pm
This decision is going to affect my 3G. I don’t like it.
Suman December 22, 2011 at 8:53 pm
I agree with you!
Tremerin Dsouza December 22, 2011 at 8:35 pm
@Saurabh Sinha
dude this was a general comment for those readers who have least knowledge in telecom matters & It was not oriented towards you.
Riju December 22, 2011 at 8:28 pm
one more thing BSNL is the only provider providing broadband services in rural area.
Pshant December 22, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@Sanjay Bafna
What Sanjay said is legally correct. ICRA should not be allowed. But if you see the acutal reason, I see its a Tit for Tat treatment to government policies. They just cannot make laws at their own will. And mostly they are made where they see money. Look at telecom services in 2008 interms of its QOS and look at it now. Earlier they could afford qualified professional to answer your queries, now they hire people with minimum qualification. This in turn increase their cost in terms of training etc. Ulitmately we are only getting effected.
If 3G spectrum was autioned in 2009, then why government owned telecom companies had started their 3G services almost 2 years before 2009. They should have also participated in the auction procedure and should have been allowed to service only those circles where they have won the bids. 3G is made popular by private operators only. The situation wont change till the time politics exist. Sorry to say that. I find our neighbouring countries (Enemy) whose economy is worse than our is more matured in telecom
Rajive Borde December 22, 2011 at 7:56 pm
You believe or not but its true !! Reliance Mobile never indulge in any illegal activity like vodafone, idea, airtel,aircel,tata docomo!
Thats why Reliance Communications didn’t go for mutual agreement for Intra circle 3G Roaming services with any operator and fairly played its valuable role in all 3g circles with India’s super speed 3g network with core speed up to 28 Mbps.
Saurabh Sinha December 22, 2011 at 7:39 pm
@Tremerin Dsouza
your words shows, who is ” non techies” ?
This place is for sharing personal comment regarding telecom news.
Jagan T December 22, 2011 at 7:32 pm
As per the DOT policy the ICRA is illegal, If i want to use 3G service, but my operator has 2G license only, what should i do? Im forced to take a new 3G service with other operator for using 3G.
Why DOT can legalize ICRA with some strings?
anoop December 22, 2011 at 7:28 pm
@Saurabh Dear sourabh.. It is true that BSNL is returning BWA spectrum. BSNL was being cheated by the Govt. the corporate govt alloted obsolete band of BWA spectrum which is not compatible for LTE.. at the same time they alloted cost effective and efficient spectrum to private telcos.. In the case of 3g pls go through the initial tariff of BSNL3g.. just 1300 rs was enough for unlimited 3g per month.. but now bsnl incresed the tariff only because of this private telcos..
anoop December 22, 2011 at 7:19 pm
@Vivek
Dear vivek. pls try to understand the facts, BSNL and MTNL have 3g roaming agrement. they are using it in a legal way. ie A bsnl customer can use MTNL network while in delhi or mumbai and can enjoy seamless connectivity. Now too BSNL is not issuing connections in Delhi. Only roaming customers are using MTNL n/w. But i the case of Private telcos, they are giving connections without having 3g licence. In kerala, BSNL, AIRCELL and idea are 3g licence holders, but by using intracircle roaming agrement, vodafone and airtel are giving 3g connections here.. it is illegal.. one more thing.. BSNL paid 12000 crores for the licence in 20 circles, at the same time idea paid just 6000crores for 13 circles… and NOW idea is giving connections in 19 circles.. do you think it is right… if so you dont have to go for 4 wheeler licence, if you have a 2 wheeler licence.. ie all.. the Private telcos are cheating ..
Tremerin Dsouza December 22, 2011 at 6:57 pm
well said Mr.Sagarsu.at least your explaination will clear the concept to non techies
sAm December 22, 2011 at 6:52 pm
The total 3G service should be stopped from the country !! ha ha
Itz of no use ..
Saurabh Sinha December 22, 2011 at 6:44 pm
I commented on only one portion of AIRTEL, IDEA & VODAFONE agreement- ICRA; which was written in last line- (I am using agreement only for roaming purpose)
Kindly read complete comment before commenting.
You cleared it in well manner. Tnx.
Few written that I am a big fan of private operators; so, I written as.
I want to clarify it that “no one regulatory body can make difference between private & public firms”.
Currently I am using BSNL, MTNL, Reliance GSM & Tata Docomo of different circles for telephony & data services.
No one cheated me in any manner.
If balance is deducted in wrong means, I got back also.
All companies are equal for me & these all want to make profit.
If any charge more, don’t go for that.
sAm December 22, 2011 at 6:42 pm
@Saurabh
Poor network quality with highly priced ratecutters and customer looting attitude in Broadband service.
What an idea of serving the nation !!
Sudhakar December 22, 2011 at 6:13 pm
3G via ICRA must not be banned. It must be promoted. Then only 3G will be superhit before the widespread usage of 4G.
.
To central government :
Please withdraw your decision to cancel 3G via ICRA. Please promote 3G by forcing the mobile operators to reduce the 3G voice tariff from Rs.3 per min (Rs.0.05 per second) to Rs.2.00 per min all over the country. Please reduce the 3G data rate to Rs.1.00 per 100 MB.
Srikanta December 22, 2011 at 5:34 pm
@abcd
Agree 100 %.
+1 to you Bro
Vivek December 22, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Why the hell bsnl mtnl are allowed for roaming agreements…well i am satisfied with my Vodafone 3G delhi, and roam in haryana circle, other than this have postpaid haryana airtel no. they both working fine..use Vodafone 3G for data usage as it is free in roaming..But this is really pathetic that DoT is asking to quit ICRA for private operators..!!
lakshmanan December 22, 2011 at 5:26 pm
on analysing the map shown above it indicates that there was some understanding between the three companies during the 3g auctions as there is not much overlapping of circles between them.
lakshmanan December 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm
@Kanaga Deepan N
+10000000000000000000000000000000000
abcd December 22, 2011 at 5:01 pm
@Saurabh
dude u same to be a big ass kisser of private telcos…….let me clarify few things..
1. BSNL got obsolete BWA spectrum and there is virtually no vendor to support the technology.If it was any private telco , it would have never even bothered to bid for the spectrum. Under govt. pressure only it was forcefully purchased.
2.Who the hell told you…bsnl 3G is not available in small towns…I am living in small town…and here except BSNL no body is giving 3G.
3.All these private operators…who are advertising that they are serving the nation…..every body is taking back their connections due to loss making in rural areas.BSNL, inspite of having loss of more than 4000 crores due to operating in non feasible areas alone…. didn’t drop even one connection, considering the fact that 2000 crores USO subsidy is stopped from this year.
and because of the the political influence of this trio bastards, BSNL is not able to launch any good plans or purchase new equipment of chinese vendors, but these trio bastards can purchase chinese equipments.
so , go and do some proper study before kissing these private telcos.
Hetal Patel December 22, 2011 at 4:55 pm
@Saurabh Sinha
BSNL person can roam in mumbai and use MTNL Network this is = Fair Roaming
BSNL Selling New 3G Connection in Mumbai is = Illegal Raoming
Amar December 22, 2011 at 4:53 pm
@ Sanjay Bafna +100
Awsome reply from Mr. Sanjay.
sgarasu December 22, 2011 at 4:47 pm
I think you have not understand the difference between BSNL Vs MTNL roaming agreement and agreement between this cheat pvt operators.
These fellows violating the rules For eg: If you give your house for rent .Will you permit that person rent it to somebody some portion of that house with out your permission .He can accompanied with him for some days not permanently.
Sanjay Bafna December 22, 2011 at 4:27 pm
DoT, TRAI and Law Ministry’s decision is fair and as per terms and conditions of license !
BSNL and MTNL not operating their services in same circles, Not selling their products in circles where they don’t have 3G spectrum and providing 3G services only to IN Roamers.
While private operators violating “Roaming” norms by providing 3G services to LOCAL customers via ICRA in all circles where they doesn’t have 3G spectrum or not paid any amount for 3G spectrum. They can provide 3G Roaming to IN Roamers from other 3G circles but NOT to Local customers in non-3G circles via ICRA !!
Read the last 2 paragraph of the post, everything is clear.
satish December 22, 2011 at 4:18 pm
good decision. an operator can only offer those services in roaming which are available there in its home circle. this is what the license says
Saurabh Sinha December 22, 2011 at 4:05 pm
This is not fair decision.
Apart from business behavior of Airtel, Idea & Vodafone; we should talk on business policy of DOT & TRAI on 3G spectrum.
BSNL- MTNL 3G roaming agreement is legal, then how Airtel, Idea & Vodafone roaming agreement is illegal ?????????????
(I am using agreement only for roaming purpose)
Kanaga Deepan N December 22, 2011 at 3:58 pm
This is good for long-term… This will blow cartelisation by the axis of evil in long term, if implemented strictly…
Singh December 22, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Wrong move by DOT(Govt)
kankan December 22, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Good decision by government but i don’t think these 3 companies break this agreement easily, they are really creating great issue in coming next days………..
novicefreak1 December 22, 2011 at 3:36 pm
finally lesson taught!! good decision…now BSNL is true pan India 3G operator.
Saurabh December 22, 2011 at 3:20 pm
We can see how well they are serving the nation by not providing 3G services at major places and now returning the BWA licenses to DoT. Private telcos have covered more area under 3G than BSNL and that too in a less time and they are launching 3G in smaller towns too.
BSNL holding 3G spectrum from Jan-2009 and when it comes to coverage, it can’t be seen anywhere except cities.
As far as expansion plans are concerned, BSNL don’t take care of it.
Keep it up BSNL and keep serving the nation in a bad way.
santosh December 22, 2011 at 2:48 pm
This is great move, they are forming alliance for FREE 3G license but still no relief in 3G data plan to customer.
Shashank December 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Good move, this should have been done much earlier
Nilanjan December 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm
DOT u take Right decision,For 3G only BSNL have pan india 3G license,this good for Indian…Because private companies are here for their buisness and income but bsnl is here for serving the people of India…….BSNL is best……
Saurabh December 22, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Don’t worry. Nothing like this will happen. No one can stop this TRIO. It’s being done to get some extra money from telcos.
sahel December 22, 2011 at 2:03 pm
bohot jaldi matter solve ho ga, kya hoga zada se sada paisa khayega, tax increase karega aur kya phir sab jaisa tha waisa ho jaiga
sahel December 22, 2011 at 2:01 pm
dot abhi paisa khane ke chakkar main hai, yahi toh neeat hai indian govt ka, zida paisa khila ke pet mota ho gaya……. chinta mat karo bhaio private operator bohot jaldi dot ka ghar main riseat bhejega…..
GK December 22, 2011 at 1:58 pm
i think its a better move by dot and trai so that to produce quality services
anubhav11 December 22, 2011 at 1:56 pm
this matter should have been cleared before 3g auctions….
Abhijeet December 22, 2011 at 1:41 pm
This is really bad move by dot