1900 Mhz band for CDMA players

Posted on | December 26, 2005 |

Parliamentary Committee has recommended that the government allot the crucial 1,900 Mhz spectrum to CDMA operators.

“All efforts should be made to allot as much spectrum as the government can in 800/1,900 Mhz for the CDMA operators and the 900/1,800 Mhz for the GSM players for the expansion of telecom services”, Standing Committee on IT (2005-06) said in its report on Spectrum Management.

It said that until the time 2.1 Ghz band (as suggested by TRAI) is coordinated and spectrum, equipment are available in this band, the nation should not be deprived of access to 3G and other emerging service.

“In view of the fact that 3G and emerging services can be provided in the 800 Mhz and 900/1,800 Mhz bands, the committee desires that the government should create simultaneous opportunities to both GSM and CDMA players for roll out of 3G services”, it said.

The panel feels 3G services would be available only in the next three years.

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