It has been reported several times that DOT has asked Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular to stop providing 3G services in those circles where they have not been allotted 3G licences. These private telecom operators were illegally providing the services for the last so many months against the existing rules. Though notices have been issued more than once, no action has been taken by DOT against these erring companies.  BSNL has been compelled to pay for 3G in all circles at the rate of the highest bid, even though it was not allowed to bid in the auctions. BSNL had to pay for all the circles. But the above companies paying for a few circles are providing services in all circles sharing the spectrum between them.

Immediate and strong action, including cancellation of their existing 3G spectrum and imposing high penalty are required without any further delay.