The third generation phone (3G) technology allows users to transfer large music and data files in a jiffy. Mobile TV is another popular application of this next generation phone.
Since long time the allotment saga is going on. There is dispute on the licensing fees. By the license fees government is going to earn a huge sum.
It is getting delayed as telecom and finance minister couldn’t agree over pricing.
Fact file about 3G :
- There are only two teleom operators who provide this service at present i.e. MTNL and BSNL.
- MTNL was the fist to launch 3G service in Delhi on Feb 5 and Mumbai in May.
- BSNL launched 3G service on Feb 27 in 70 cities including major state capital.
PS : My 3G enabled hand set is yet not utilized at optimum levels.


