>3G Roaming pact cancellation impact (BRICS)

Media reports cite department of Telecom secretary R Chandrashekhar as saying that 3G roaming pacts between telecom operators are illegal and that all such pacts should be annulled. So far, the goverhment has not imposed any penalty. If a decision to disqualify roaming pacts is taken, it will adversely affect Bharti, Idea and vodafone the most, as they were the first to launch such services under a roamaing pact. They may have to spend more to acquire spectrum and licenses in the future.


■ Limited impact on topiline


■ Idea's margins to improve slightly in the short run


■ NTP-11 may provide relief


■ Buying 3G spectrum will be expensive


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