Question : ADDITION IN GSM LINES



(a) whether the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has invited bids to add 93 million GSM lines in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)

(a) to (c) Madam, BSNL has floated the tender under phase VI for procurement of 93 million lines of GSM equipment to meet requirements spread over three to four years.