(a) whether the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has floated pre-consultation paper on 4G spectrum without setting 2G spectrum issues in the country;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor, and
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to settle the 2G spectrum issues in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)
(a) & (b): TRAI has issued only the pre-consultation paper to identify the issues
involved in introduction of 4G such as allocation & pricing of spectrum for such services
and issues related to licensing etc. The objective at this stage is to prepare a consultation
paper for wider deliberation, so as to result in recommendations enabling the Government to
take appropriate decision or for appropriate Regulations by the Authority.
Consultations on 2G spectrum issues have been completed and the recommendations are
expected from TRAI.
(c): The Government shall examine the recommendations after it is received from TRAI for
taking decision in the matter.