DoT says referred BSNL 4G spectrum allocation issue to Trai, calls on staff not to strike work

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said it has referred to the telecom regulator the issue of 4G spectrum allocation to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), amongst a host of other initiatives in the hope of preventing a three-day strike by the employees and officers of the state-run telco.
“…for allotment of 4G spectrum, pursuant to decision taken in Digital Communications Commission (DCC) meeting held on 05.02.2019, the issue of spectrum allotment for providing 4G services to BSNL is being referred to TRAI to recommend on the issue of administrative allocation, quantum, price and appropriate frequency band,” said the government in a statement on Sunday.
“Further action will be taken on receipt of the said recommendation. In parallel, a comprehensive proposal for revival of BSNL has been prepared, which will be taken up for consideration by competent authorities very soon,” it added.