Govt allots 3G spectrum to telecom operators

The department of telecom (DoT) has alloted third generation (3G) spectrum to telecom operators today, reports CNBC-TV18 quoting NewsWire18. It is learnt that DoT has amended Service Providers' Licence norms to allow 3G.

The successful bidders include Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communications and Vodafone Essar, among others.

Most companies that have won the spectrum have been gearing up for the launch by gathering content and equipment. Telecom operators are expecting to launch before the end of December.

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications —each had won 3G airwaves in 13 of the 22 telecom zones on offer while other major operators Aircel, Vodafone Essar, Idea Cellular and Tata Teleservice won a total of 13, 9, 11 and 9 circles, respectively.

source : moneycontrol.com

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