Spectrum allocation: Telcos meet DoT officials

Operators raise the issue of delayed spectrum allocation, possible temporary disruption of services in Delhi and Kolkata

Key officials of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, the country’s top three operators, met officials of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Friday on the delayed allocation of spectrum and possible temporary disruption in services in Delhi and Kolkata. 

 

According to a source with the knowledge, operators have made their representations before the secretary on the issue, and sought time for the network reconfiguration. 

 

“The department also understood the technical issues related to the reconfiguration. However, there is no assurance from the DoT as of now. We hope DoT won’t do anything that would hit the mobile users,” said the source.