Question : NEW TELECOM LICENSES



(a) whether the allocation of telecom licenses to new telecom operators are being delayed;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the name of new companies which had applied for telecom licenses during the last three years and the current year;

(d) the number of applications out of those approved and those rejected along with the reasons for rejection of applications of such companies; and

(e) the time by which the licenses to new entrants are likely to be allotted?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI MILIND DEORA)

(a) to (e) Madam, the information is being collected & will be laid on the Table of the House.