At least three private mobile operators have rejected state-owned BSNL’s offer to share its 3G network, arguing it was too expensive, according to the Economic Times.
BSNL had reportedly set the base price for bids at 2.92% of the fee it paid for 3G…
At least three private mobile operators have rejected state-owned BSNL’s offer to share its 3G network, arguing it was too expensive, according to the Economic Times.
BSNL had reportedly set the base price for bids at 2.92% of the fee it paid for 3G spectrum in each circle. The newspaper took the example of the Karnataka circle where companies would have to pay Rs455m (US$10m) in annual fees for 17 years, the duration of the contract.
The private cellcos also reportedly complained about the terms of a potential agreement, including the fact that it only covers inter-circle roaming.
But according to the Economic Times, BSNL might change the bid conditions to allow both inter and intra-circle roaming.
The company could not be reached for comment.
