MTNL to seal 3G roaming deals with Tata Tele, Aircel
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) is to finalise two private companies, Tata Teleservices and Aircel, for 3G roaming agreements in the Delhi and Mumbai circles, as per industry report. According to the report, this deal with the tele-companies is expected to bring the state-owned telecom company an additional annual Rs. 250-300 crore. It will help in improving its financial situation. Sources reveal that the final stage of the deal has been approved.
Kuldeep Singh, Chairman & MD, MTNL said, "We are in discussions with both of Tata Teleservices and Aircel. The final deal will be announced soon."
MTNL and BSNL, were awarded 3G spectrum a year ahead of the auction for private companies. MTNL had to cancel the earlier tender due to some regulatory issues, which is why it had invited bids from private service providers for this in June last year. The report reveals that the company had received bids from Aircel and Tata Teleservices, which had failed to bag the 3G spectrum in Delhi and Mumbai circles in the auction held last year. The companies are allowed to enter into roaming agreements where they have not got 3G spectrum as per the rules.
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