Question : G SERVICES



(a) the number of districts/villages covered by 3G services so far, State-wise and the number of 3G subscribers in the country as on date, State-wise;

(b) whether the 3G services could not be rendered in some telecom circles/districts for want of proper supply of equipments/ items;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor and the action taken by the Government to render 3G services in all the telecom districts in the country;

(d) whether the quality and speed of 3G services being offered by the operators have not matched the promises made by the operators; and

(e) if so, the details of the deficiencies identified by the Government in the 3G services and the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the 3G services offered by the operators are of the desired quality and speed?

Answer given by the minister


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

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