source : Mumbai Mirror
New Delhi: Government may allow private operators to share infrastructure of two telecom PSUs – BSNL and MTNL – especially the copper loop for the broadband services, a move that was always opposed by BSNL.
According to the draft New Telecom Policy being prepared by the Department of Telecom (DoT) “...to stimulate growth of broadband service, the Government would take initiatives in the areas such as sharing and unbundling of BSNL/MTNL copper loops on revenue share basis.”
It can be recalled that telecom regulator TRAI had earlier recommended unbundling of copper loops, known as last mile connectivity and where BSNL and MTNL have virtual monopoly, but it was not accepted in view of strong opposition from BSNL.
“The Government would clearly define parameters for Right of Way (RoW) to access residential and commercial buildings in order to deliver broadband. Broadband will be treated as an essential service to facilitate RoW,” the draft NTP said.
Currently, the two telecom PSUs are leading in providing broadband services across the country over their competitors in the private sector.
Both PSUs are adding over 1,000 new subscribers for their broadband operations and the private telecom companies have been demanding unbundling of last mile connectivity with a view to minimise costs as well as duplication of investment.
• Currently, the two PSUs are leading in broadband services across India over their competitors in private sector[/b]
nice, i hope for a new price war and better plans + no download limits and some good service.
New Delhi: Government may allow private operators to share infrastructure of two telecom PSUs – BSNL and MTNL – especially the copper loop for the broadband services, a move that was always opposed by BSNL.
According to the draft New Telecom Policy being prepared by the Department of Telecom (DoT) “...to stimulate growth of broadband service, the Government would take initiatives in the areas such as sharing and unbundling of BSNL/MTNL copper loops on revenue share basis.”
It can be recalled that telecom regulator TRAI had earlier recommended unbundling of copper loops, known as last mile connectivity and where BSNL and MTNL have virtual monopoly, but it was not accepted in view of strong opposition from BSNL.
“The Government would clearly define parameters for Right of Way (RoW) to access residential and commercial buildings in order to deliver broadband. Broadband will be treated as an essential service to facilitate RoW,” the draft NTP said.
Currently, the two telecom PSUs are leading in providing broadband services across the country over their competitors in the private sector.
Both PSUs are adding over 1,000 new subscribers for their broadband operations and the private telecom companies have been demanding unbundling of last mile connectivity with a view to minimise costs as well as duplication of investment.
• Currently, the two PSUs are leading in broadband services across India over their competitors in private sector[/b]
nice, i hope for a new price war and better plans + no download limits and some good service.