Question : WLL SERVICE IN BIHAR AND JHARKHAND



(a) whether old WLL telephones of BSNL have not proved successful in various telecom districts of Bihar and Jharkhand circles;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the total cost incurred on installation of WLL telephones in these districts during the last three years; and

(d) the total number of subscribers who have applied for landline connections upto March 31, 2003, in view of failure of the said telecom system, exchage-wise?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)

(a) to (d) There is no reported failure of WLL telephones of BSNL in Bihar and Jharkhand circles and total cost incurred on installation of WLL telephones in Bihar and Jharkhand is Rs.313.19 crores.