BT considering offering low-powered GSM in India

BT considering offering low-powered GSM in India

UK based telecom giant British Telecom has revealed that they are currently considering the possibility of launching low powered GSM services in the Indian market.

This could lower the costs for mobile phone users in a limited area. BT Global Services Chief Executive Officer Andy Green said in a statement on these plans: “Low-powered GSM is part of our 21st century network solution and we are ready to explore, if it is allowed, in India.”

It is not clear whether such a service is currently covered under laws and directives of telecom services in the country. TRAI had some time back suggested the possibility of such networks in the country.

T V Ramachandran, secretary-general of Cellular Operators Association of India added his views on this new development: “We are already looking at using in-built networks or low-powered GSM in places such as the new Bangalore airport as this is the best way to provide coverage in congested areas where spectrum is limited. Currently, you can operate these networks on existing spectrum.”