The
decision of the government to revive BSNL with a Rs 70,000 crore package may
unleash a new challenges into the telecom sector. The package includes money
for VRS, the issuance of 4G spectrum, raising long term bonds, and monetising
the company’s real estate assets. The
BSNL has a subscriber base of 87.9 crore wired broadband subscribers and is by
far the largest player in the business. It is a matter to be seen how it
unfolds at a time when a debate is already underway on whether India will soon
move from a three player to a two player private telecom market.
The
decision of the government to revive BSNL with a Rs 70,000 crore package may
unleash a new challenges into the telecom sector. The package includes money
for VRS, the issuance of 4G spectrum, raising long term bonds, and monetising
the company’s real estate assets.
The BSNL has a subscriber base of 87.9 crore wired broadband subscribers and is by far the largest player in the business. It is a matter to be seen how it unfolds at a time when a debate is already underway on whether India will soon move from a three player to a two player private telecom market.