3G spectrum to be introduced in 29 cities of AP: BSNL
Chief general manager, AP telecom circle BSNL, T N Sudhindra Kumar said 3G Spectrum-- or radio bandwidth-- will pave way for several value added services mostly in entertainment and video conferencing.
By PTI |
HYDERABAD: Chief general manager, AP telecom circle BSNL, T N Sudhindra Kumar said 3G Spectrum-- or radio bandwidth-- will pave way for several value added services mostly in entertainment and video conferencing.
He said that it will be a value added service and both BSNL and MTNL are likely to capture the market in the segment.
There are plans to provide 3G or thrid generation mobile phones in 29 cities of Andhra Pradesh, Kumar said.
The 3G spectrum, which is likely to be launched by March, will increase bandwidth and help in video screening in mobile in a better manner than televisions with a faster pace and better quality.
He said that presently AP telecom has 27.4 lakh mobile customers with a market share of 18.9 percent.
Presently the equipped capacity is 19.6 lakh connections. Additionally connectivity planned is 15 lakh new connections for the financial year, he added.
About their increased market share he said that the BSNL is doing its best to increase the market share.
"Presently we have some excellent plans including power pack plan and were able to sell 1.5 lakh connections last month itself in the prepaid seg ments," said Kumar.
About the proposal to have a portable migration facility in mobile as earlier recommended by TRAI ,which facilitates a user to switch to any service provider of his choice with the same number, he said that providing such facility is still under consideration and yet to be introduced.
He said that it will be a value added service and both BSNL and MTNL are likely to capture the market in the segment.
There are plans to provide 3G or thrid generation mobile phones in 29 cities of Andhra Pradesh, Kumar said.
The 3G spectrum, which is likely to be launched by March, will increase bandwidth and help in video screening in mobile in a better manner than televisions with a faster pace and better quality.
He said that presently AP telecom has 27.4 lakh mobile customers with a market share of 18.9 percent.
Presently the equipped capacity is 19.6 lakh connections. Additionally connectivity planned is 15 lakh new connections for the financial year, he added.
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About their increased market share he said that the BSNL is doing its best to increase the market share.
"Presently we have some excellent plans including power pack plan and were able to sell 1.5 lakh connections last month itself in the prepaid seg ments," said Kumar.
About the proposal to have a portable migration facility in mobile as earlier recommended by TRAI ,which facilitates a user to switch to any service provider of his choice with the same number, he said that providing such facility is still under consideration and yet to be introduced.
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