(a) whether the BSNL proposes to launch a limited mobility
wireless in local loop (WLL) phones in Vidarbha region of
Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the areas which are
likely to be covered; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be start functioning?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The details are given in Annexure.
(c) It is likely to start functioning in Nagpur and other places by September, 2003.
ANNEXURE
DETAILS OF WLL EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED IN VIDARBHA REGION
SSA SDCA CAPACITY TYPE
Nagpur Nagpur City 5000 Lines Urban WLL Bhiwapur 750 Lines Rural WLL Kuhi 750 Lines Butibori 750 Lines Hingna 750 Lines Mauda 750 Lines Narkhed 750 Lines Umred 750 Lines Akola Akola 750 Lines Akot 750 Lines Mangrulpur 750 Lines Murtizapur 750 Lines Risod 750 Lines Washim 750 Lines Amravati Amravati 750 Lines Daryapur 750 Lines
SSA - Secondary Switching Area SDCA - Short Distance Charging Area WLL - Wireless in Local Loop