DoT is Seriously Considering to Allocate 4G Spectrum to MTNL

State-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) will be investing Rs 190 crore for network upgradation in the country. Right now, the telco is offering 2G and 3G services in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles, but the Department of Telecom (DoT) is seriously considering to allocate 4G spectrum to the firm. Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha stated that allocating 4G spectrum to MTNL would help the firm compete the private telecom operators. “Now we are attempting to make its (MTNL) services better, and after a long time MTNL is investing money in improving its network and services, both in New Delhi and Mumbai. I feel they will roll out something in the next three to four months and their services will be better,” Sinha stated.

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Sinha also stated that MTNL’s investment would see the installation of new base transceiver stations and several other initiatives, which will enhance the end-user experience. As we already know, MTNL’s debt at the end of December 2017 stands at Rs 16,870 as the telco was unable to pay the interest on the loans taken for the 3G spectrum. Being a small operator with services in just two circles, it’s getting extremely tough to MTNL to recover from the financial crisis. However, MTNL is trying hard to stay in the competition and the losses were narrowed to Rs 639 crore in the quarter ended December 2017 from Rs 819.96 crore in the quarter ended December 2016. MTNL is yet to reveal its March quarter and full-year numbers though.