BSNL blames DoT for network congestion
After being pulled up by all quarters for causing congestion in networks, state-run BSNL has put the blame on the Department of Telecom saying absence of timely allocation of additional spectrum by Wireless Planning Coordination is the root cause.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: After being pulled up by all quarters for causing congestion in networks, state-run BSNL has put the blame on the Department of Telecom saying absence of timely allocation of additional spectrum by Wireless Planning Coordination is the root cause.
WPC (the wireless wing of DoT responsible for allocation of spectrum) has not been able to provide timely allocation of additional spectrum to BSNL.
This has resulted in poor quality of service to subscribers, unnecessary capital expenditure in terms of number of BTS sites and increase in operational expenditure in terms of manpower requirement and other expenses in large number of unnecessary sites, BSNL said in its response to TRAI on 3G spectrum pricing.
BSNL has not spared DoT over the delay in 3G spectrum allocation saying, "the spectrum for 3G mobile services is in discussion for the last two years and still the issues seems far from resolved. The delay in finalisation of the criteria for the allocation of the spectrum will have serious impact on the growth of the mobile services".
"The non-finalization of the policy for the allocation of the spectrum will seriously affect the roll out plans of BSNL for the launch of the 3G services as every thing will be ready except for the availability of the spectrum. The spectrum in 900 and 1800 MHz band has not been freed from Defense and it is likely that no future allotment beyond 8 MHz will be there for operators in these bands", the PSU said.
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