TRAI to start consultation on 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL, MTNL soon

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought the views of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on allocation of fourth generation (4G) airwaves to state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. and Mahanagar Telephone NigamNSE 0.83 % Ltd.

“We have received a reference couple of days back on 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL and MTNL. We will issue a consultation paper and hold open house discussion on it soon,” TRAI Chairman Ram Sewak Sharma said on Tuesday.

The allotment of 4G airwaves to BSNL and MTNL will support their revival strategy and help them compete with private operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea