Every time there is some new about the 3G auction, it is about its postponement. Now the recent news is that, 3G spectrum auction which was likely to happen in April will further get pushed to May. The telecom ministry is proposing to push it due to the month-long general elections that begin in mid-April.
Telecom Secretary ‘Siddhartha Behura’ officially said that the 3G auction looks difficult before the general elections. We consumers don’t have an option but to wait for the day the 3G auction would actually happen.
Source: The Financial Express
I knew this would happen.
What about after elections? Then there would be a coalition form and put in place a new government.
Dates will be pushed further no doubt.
Then, all round of talks would start again with the new ministers all wanting piece of the action.
Ultimately, 3G becomes very costly for the average Joe who has recently bought a 3G handset. 😛