Sources said the DoT is unlikely to take any action on these applications, which came between September 26 and October 1, 2007, as each circle now has over 10 players and the scarcity of spectrum (radio waves) is also a factor to deal with.
The DoT has to first allocate spectrum to those who have already been given the licence and even if it does, there is no way 15-16 players can survive in a circle, which would be the scenario if the pending applications are cleared, sources said.
The DoT would first consider the performance of the players, who applied till September 25 and subsequently allocate spectrum on a first-come-first-serve basis, sources added.
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