Question : BASE STATION OF BSNL IN ANDHRA PRADESH



(a) whether the BSNL propose to increase its base stations in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the time by which the expansion is likely to commence; and

(c) the target date fixed for the completion?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHOK PRADHAN)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The base stations are already under installation for Wireless Local Loop - Mobile (WLL-M) and an expansion to a limited extent is proposed in Cellular mobile in the current financial year.

(c): Expansion of both WLL-M and Cellular Services are targeted for commissioning during 2003-2004.