Ambani launches fresh attack on GSM firms
Anil Ambani has launched a fresh attack on the GSM trio, Bharti, Vodafone and Idea, accusing them of forming a cartel to fix prices. Marketers make phone buzz
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: Reliance Communications Chairman Anil Ambani on Monday launched a fresh attack on the GSM trio, Bharti, Vodafone and Idea, accusing them of forming a cartel to fix prices, ahead of telecom tribunal TDSAT's hearing on their plea against government's move to allow dual technology.
"Whatever is happening in the telecom sector is visible to everyone. The monopolistic mindset of a few of the existing GSM players is affecting the sector badly," Ambani said.
TDSAT will on January 9 hear Cellular Operators Association of India's petition challenging the government's decision of October 18 last year allowing dual technology to offer mobile services, and also the spectrum allocation norms.
TDSAT had earlier refused to stay the process of spectrum allocation last month, forcing the GSM operators to approach the Delhi High Court.
Asked about RCom getting the benefit of using the two technologies - CDMA and GSM, Ambani said: "We are not the only one to get this facility. HFCL and Shyam Telecom have also got the permission and all of us have paid the money for our respective circles to get GSM spectrum.
"Even Tatas are also likely to get permission for offering GSM-based mobile services in all circles where the company has been operating under CDMA technology," he said.
"Whatever is happening in the telecom sector is visible to everyone. The monopolistic mindset of a few of the existing GSM players is affecting the sector badly," Ambani said.
TDSAT will on January 9 hear Cellular Operators Association of India's petition challenging the government's decision of October 18 last year allowing dual technology to offer mobile services, and also the spectrum allocation norms.
TDSAT had earlier refused to stay the process of spectrum allocation last month, forcing the GSM operators to approach the Delhi High Court.
Asked about RCom getting the benefit of using the two technologies - CDMA and GSM, Ambani said: "We are not the only one to get this facility. HFCL and Shyam Telecom have also got the permission and all of us have paid the money for our respective circles to get GSM spectrum.
"Even Tatas are also likely to get permission for offering GSM-based mobile services in all circles where the company has been operating under CDMA technology," he said.
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