The Joint Action Committee of BSNL Associations/Unions have been opposing the high 3G spectrum charges imposed on BSNL, without even giving it a chance to participate in the auction process and select the circle which it wants to provide 3G services profitably. The JAC also had demanded that the Spectrum charges of Rs. 18,500 crores, including 3G and BWA spectrum be refunded to BSNL.
Now the game plan of the private companies are got exposed. The three major private telecom companies viz. Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea have formed a cartel for providing 3G services in the country by making roaming arrangements between them.
While BSNL and MTNL have to pay 16,760 crores for 3G services, these private companies each paying about Rs. 5000 crores only are able to provide 3G services throughout the country.
Whether government will take any action against such cheating of the government exchequer by these private companies?