Question : MOBILE CONNECTIONS BY BSNL AND MTNL

(a) the total number of mobile connections provided by BSNL and MTNL in the country including Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, during the current year, State-wise;

(b) whether all the locations including Tehsil headquarters of Uttar Pradesh are connected with mobile telephone services;

(c) if not, the names of locations which are yet to be connected with mobile services;

(d) whether mobile connections are made available on demand in the country including Uttar Pradesh and Delhi; and

(e) if not, the time by which it is likely to be done?

THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY( A. RAJA)

(a) Sir, the total number of mobile connections provided by BSNL in the country during 2008-09 (upto 31.10.08) is 36,02,067 including Uttar Pradesh (5,31,968).

The total number of mobile connections provided by MTNL during 2008-09 (upto 31.10.08) is 6,51,672 including Delhi (3,69,769). Circle wise details are enclosed as Annexure.

(b) Yes Sir. All the locations including Tehsil Head Quarters of Uttar Pradesh are connected with mobile telephone services.

(c) Does not arise in view of (b) above.

(d) Yes, Sir.

(e) Does not arise in view of (d) above.