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[08.11.2016]BSNL has approached DoT, for the allotment of 700MHz spectrum, for providing 4G services.

BSNL has written to the DoT, seeking allotment of 5MHz block of 700 MHz spectrum for providing 4G services. In the recently concluded spectrum auctioning, private telecom operators did not show much interest in bidding for this  700 MHz spectrum. They have blamed that the base price of the 700 MHz spectrum, which was fixed at Rs.11,485 crore per MHz, was very high. 

700 MHz spectrum is very efficient and offers good coverage with lesser number of base stations. "BSNL is already having 2500 MHz spectrum. Together with this, if BSNL gets 700 MHz spectrum, the Company can roll out it's 4G services", said shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL. He has told the PTI that the government can allot the 700 MHz spectrum to BSNL and that in lieu of payment for this spectrum, the government can increase it's paid-up equity in the Company. BSNLEU welcomes the move made by BSNL to get 700 MHz spectrum to provide 4G service. Together with other unions and associations, BSNLEU will take all out efforts to get this spectrum.