The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has missed most of its targets for 2010-11 and has thus set fresh timelines for the current year. Its agenda includes clearing all pending applications for spectrum within six months after the allocation policy is finalised.
According to the results framework document (RFD) prepared by DoT, the spectrum allocation policy will be approved by November 30, after which all pending applications will be taken up. Currently, there are more than 200 pending applications from mobile operators for additional spectrum.
Other issues on DoT’s agenda include the new telecom policy, a policy for introducing mobile virtual network operators, a comprehensive network security policy and guidelines to promote local manufacturing.
