GSM lobby shatters Reliance GSM dreams

TRAI, DoT and Ministry of IT have a unique spectrum allocation policy. Call it the upper hand of early GSM mobile operators or the short sightedness of TRAI and its associates.

We have a subscriber-linked spectrum allocation criteria which is far from perfect as it does not factor in subscriber density as well as intra-circle differences in traffic intensity. Now that Air Force is finally releasing a band of spectrum, Vodafone-Hutch-Essar, Aircel and Idea are likely to consume bulk of it with Reliance having to take the leftovers. [Reliance was late in paying the fees to get itself a slot in the Queue.] This is assuming that Spectrum is available with imemdiate effect. However, this is unlikely to happen.  October / November is when the real allocation will be done. By then their will be more demand from existing GSM operators thus leaving nothing for Reliance to pursue its GSM rollout.

Reliance GSM can get spectrum in the following circles if allotted imemdiately.

Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Karnataka, AP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Haryana, Punjab, UP(West), J&K, and Rajasthan. Reliance already has GSM presence in other circles except UP(East) where it won’t get any spectrum.

If Spectrum allocation is made in late 2007, Reliance will get only in the following cricles

Chennai, Karnataka, Haryana, UP(West) and Rajasthan.

So what will Anil Ambani’s next move be ? Enhance CDMA operations for now.

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31 Comments

  1. Hi sir when you will start reliance gsm in karnataka please start it soon another gsm networks in karnataka is not covering well and also call rate is very high so reliance gsm work start soon…

  2. Dear Sir I am interested in Reliance Gsm Prepad distribtion of mainpuri u.p (west) When did it Lounchein u.p. Please give me full enquiry about it. give me contants no… also. I am very Thankful to you.
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    Rajeev sehgal
    Mainpuri (u.p)
    09259400845
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  3. Hello sir when you will start reliance gsm network in karnataka please start it soon because other networks are not covering well outdoor is ok but indoor is very poor also call rates are very high so please start the gsm work very soon m.no 9845422432…

  4. Dear Sir I am interested in Reliance Gsm Prepaid distribtion &postpaid dealer of dindigul(tamilnadu) When will u Launch in tamilnadu.

  5. kindly start GSM service in rajasthan & letme know the traiffs also

  6. Hai sir when will you start reliance GSM in Karnataka we will facing many
    network problems in karnataka so kindly lunch as soon as possible.

  7. When Reliance Communications Ltd.Planning to Launch their GSM Services in Maharashtra & Goa ?

  8. I have been waiting for the Reliance GSM launch in Kerala for the past one yr.Kindly launch soon.( so that I can use my new mobil ! )

  9. I have smart no. in Kolkta, but we facy many problem like network problem, deduction of blalnce with out calling, when call to Customer care they could not delivered satisafaction reply.

  10. hello sir when will rel gsm launch in haryana and if u r searching a land for tower in haryana of shahabad markanda then plz contact me my cell no is 9466469269

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