NETWORK PROBLEMS MAY CONTINUE FOR ANOTHER 6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR-SAYS TELECOM SECRETARY.

Spectrum auctions are over, but the consumers  may have network issues like call drops for another six moths more. Telecom Secretary, Shri. Rakesh Garg has stated that the mobile users will benefit in the form of improved services from the recently concluded auction after about six months to one year. He added that new spectrum can be used in liberalized fashion which will make it more efficient. India ,being a very competitive market ,the operators will make use of it as fast as possible.

Mobile subscribers have been complaining about rising number of frequent call drops. Operators have cited lack of spectrum as one of the reasons for network related issues along with hurdles in installing mobile towers due to radiation issues.