India to issue 3G WiMax guidelines by June

India to issue 3G, WiMax guidelines by June

The rollout of the 3G wireless networks is expected by Jan 2009 and foreign participation will be allowed in the auction

DQC News Bureau

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

NEW DELHI, INDIA: India aims to issue guidelines for third-generation mobile (3G) and WiMax networks by June and will allow foreign participation in them, said Andimuthu Raja, Telecom Minister.

“By June the guidelines will be issued for 3G and WiMax,” Raja said in a speech at an industry conference, adding he expected the rollout of such networks by January 2009.

3G wireless networks allow operators to transmit data, voice and video at high speeds, enabling Internet services on mobile devices.

India is eyeing 3G network as a solution for lack of voice-centric 2G network capacity and slow growth of broadband.

“All existing operators are ready for 3G rollout. It does not need new infrastructure,” Raja told reporters after the speech.

Asked if foreign players would be allowed to bid for 3G spectrum, he said, “If there is common auction, open auction, then there will be no bar.”

India allows foreign firms to own up to 74 per cent in an Indian telecom firm, and these partnerships can also start 3G services, Raja said.

“Either way foreign players will be permitted,” he said.

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