Gets nod to BSNL offer CDMA services
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) has received authorization to offer CDMA services crossways the nation (except Mumbai & Delhi) under the crossover technology plan. Under the policy, accessible GSM operators are permitted to offer service CDMA and vice versa within the similar license after paying a bill. BSNL is the 3rd company after Reliance Communications (it is a CDMA and required to operate service GSM) and Tata Teleservices (similar to Reliance) which has been agreed licenses under the new plan.
BSNL, however, is a big GSM player which now needs to get into CDMA crossways the country through this plan However, other public sector telecom company, MTNL which has also functional for spectrum under the similar policy, has not yet been approved this permission. Added Sources that MTNL’s application is being deliberate and a conclusion would be taken soon.
At the moment, BSNL drives GSM services across the nation and also has CDMA services which are limited within a city or region. While BSNL has determined plans to increase its GSM operations, the permission will provide it an occasion to also become a CDMA player pan-India. The technology crossover policy has come under flames from GSM operators who have defied it in courts. However, the administration has previously given Reliance Communications range to roll out its GSM operations across entered circles in the nation. Also Waiting Tata Teleservices in the line for spectrum.
Via: Business-standard.com