The government has once again succumbed to the pressure of the private companies. They are now allowed to share spectrum with other companies. This was one of the demands of the private companies.

In fact Airtel, Vodafone etc. had already given service to all of India, even though it they did not have license for the same. The private telcos did not auction for all circles, but shared the spectrum  amongst them making a kind of cartel to cheat the government and people also. DOT had asked the companies to stop this illegal practice.

The present decision will help the private companies.  BSNL which had Rs. 10,000 crore for all over India licence will be  at heavy loss.

Another decision taken by the Cabinet today is that the companies will have to pay a one time charge, which will be found out after the 2012 auction. BSNL and MTNL will have to remit an amount of Rs.10,890  as per government calculation. The Joint Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations  as also the BSNL and MTNL management has asked to waive this one time payment, since both PSUs are in loss for the last two years. But as per the press report no concession is given to BSNL & MTNL. It will be only justice if the BSNL and MTNL is excused from paying this amount.