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Defence refuses to free 3G spectrum for CDMA players The defence forces have again rejected the demand to release third generation (3G) spectrum for CDMA operators thereby ending the possibility of the government carrying out auctions of these airwaves. Reliance Communications (RCOM), Tata Teleservices and Sistema Shaym offer mobile services on the CDMA platform. The recently concluded 3G auctions, which enables telcos to offer high-end services such as ultra-fast internet, interactive gaming and videoconferencing on mobiles, were held in the 2.1 GHz frequency band. GSM operators migrate to this band for offering 3G services. The government garnered over Rs 67,000 crore from the 3G airwaves auction. But RCOM and Tatas, which offer mobile services on the dual technologies — both GSM and CDMA — are unlikely to be impacted significantly as they have bagged 3G frequencies in many circles in the recently concluded auctions. These companies are currently in talks with other telcos for roaming agreements that will enable them to offer GSM-based 3G services on a pan-India basis. Besides, they also enjoy the unique advantage of having the provision to shift some of their CDMA customers who require 3G services to the 2.1 GHz platforms (GSM). CDMA companies can offer 3G services in the three frequency bands — 450 MHz, 800 MHz and 1,900 MHz. They currently offer services on the 800 MHz band which has been largely exhausted, ruling out the possibility of using these airwaves for the auction. Telecom regulator Trai had recommended that 3G auctions for CDMA be held in 450 MHz and 800 MHz bands, while also adding that the 1,900 MHz frequency band could also be used after the DoT verifies the technical feasibility of the co-existence of this band. Tests by the CDMA industry lobby AUSPI and the Department of Telecom (DoT) had revealed that 1,900 MHz was feasible and that 3G services could be offered on these airwaves without interfering with the operations of GSM players. The DoT had earlier decided against carrying out auctions in the 450 MHz frequency band for two reasons — this band is currently occupied by state agencies, and internationally, this has not been allotted for 3G services. The defence forces during a series of meets with representatives from the communications ministry rejected the latter’s demands to vacate spectrum in the 1,900 MHz band, officials with direct knowledge of the development said. Instead, the armed forces sought exclusive rights to frequencies in these bands. DoT sources said the department has rejected the defence demands intensifying the ongoing standoff between both ministries. As per documents viewed by ET, the DoT has also told the armed forces that the 1,900 MHz band could not be given for defence use as it represented “the only growth path for CDMA operators and had already been allocated for auction”. It is also learnt that during the meets the defence forces had refused to commit to releasing 10 MHz of 2G spectrums, the frequencies on which all mobile services are delivered today. As per an MoU that both ministries had entered into last year, the defence was slated to release 10 MHz of 2G spectrum in phases, based on the progress of the alternate communication network that BSNL and MTNL are jointly building for the forces. The DoT has sought immediate release on the ground that 90% work on this alternate fibre backbone has been completed. Source ------------------------------------------- The future of CDMA players hangs in balance, particularly MTS with no GSM spectrum for any further growth.

Reliance Communications to use EVDO-3G combo for pan-India presence CIOL - Friday, August 20, 2010 Reliance Communication (RCOM) who has won 3G spectrum waves in 13 circles will use EVDO service of its CDMA network to facilitate pan-India 3G service to its customer. “3G users are initially going to be in metro circles and in all three metro circles we have won the bid. For services in other circles, we have mobile broadband plus in our CDMA network, which we will use for facilitating 3G experience to our client across country. At the same time we are looking at other opportunities in market,” said Mahesh Prasad, president, Reliance Communications in a brief interaction with CIOL at the sidelines of announcing collaboration with Nokia. RCOM has won 3G spectrum in 13 circles for Rs 8585.04 crore. The company has pan- India license for CDMA and GSM service. Prasad added that if spectrum is allocated to the company as per government on 1st September then RCOM will launch 3G services by the end of this year or early next year. “We need to upgrade our network which will take time. For this year we have already marked capex expansion of Rs 3000 crore,” said Prasad. He sees no repercussions of security concern in the launch of 3G services. “Security norms have to be met. We don’t see any reason that will delay launch of 3G services. Security norms are there for 2G services as well, which all operators have to meet,” noted Prasad. Recently Ministry of Home Affairs has raised concern of video call service being provided by BSNL and MTNL. MHA has also asked Department of Telecom to allow 3G service only if proper interception mechanism is in place. As per DoT sources, MHA has asked MTNL and BSNL to install video call decoder on their end as well as provide same for security agencies to which both the companies have agreed. These decoders will be installed for live monitoring by security agencies at the expense of telecom service provider. Prasad also said that RCOM will have no problem in complying with directions that will be given to the company by the government and will install decoder for security agencies if asked to do so. “We will do it. There are no issues. We will comply with whatever government says. Security need should be met,” said Prasad.

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