Expect 3G services to improve soon as Telcos might get more spectrum

[Navjot Singh]

Telecom operators have long demanded more spectrum to improve their services, especially for the 3G network. They have also sought defence ministry to release some spectrum. According to reports, telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad all set to hold talks with defence ministry over the issue releasing of mobile airwaves.

It's notable defense sector has spectrum in 1,700-2,000 MHz band and in the 2,100 MHz (3G) bands.

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[kanagadeepan]

Add to that the 3G to be launched in liberalized 900MHz in Mumbai (by Airtel) and Delhi (by Idea) with 3G coverage to be better than most 2G services...

The coming auction (in Feb2015) is very significant as more 900MHz spectrum in more circles are coming for auction and can be used for 3G services...

 

[Navjot Singh]

Defence ministry to release 5MHz in 3G spectrum

Defence Ministry has reportedly agreed to free some spectrum for telecom operators. According to reports, the ministry has agreed to release 5MHz in the 2100 MHz band in 17 out of 22 circles.

"We expect 5 MHz in 2100 MHz band to be vacated by the Defence. The rest 15 Mhz, which is to be swapped with other bands, mainly 1900 Mhz, will also happen but it will take time," Economic Times quotes a source as saying.

 

[kanagadeepan]

Wow. Good news ji...