Idea Idea to launch 4G in six circles

[Devesh]

Airtel 4G may launch in UPE during Diwali time.

 

[Technoglitch]

They are on 850 since beginning. I am talking about their CDMA network

Rjio is on another spectrum.

 

[IndianMascot]

Now that spectrum sharing is becoming a reality, they can use the RCOM 850 MHz too for 4G

 

[Jaypee]

“Idea aims to launch 4G services in Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh by the end of the current fiscal (FY16),” the telecom company’s management indicated in a conference call.

Idea owns 4G spectrum in the 1,800 Mhz in 10 circles and the plan is to extend the rollout as soon as possible.

“The company intends to roll out 4G services in 750 cities and towns across 10 circles in the first phase of rollout which is likely to be completed by the first half of calendar year 2016,” the management indicated.

“The company is looking to rollout a combined 30,000-35,000 3G and 4G cell sites over the next nine months to take its end-FY2016 3G/4G combined cell site footprint to around 60,000-65,000,” the management said. According to Kotak, this expansion would enhance its MBB population coverage to around 450 mn from the current 275 mn (excluding 3G intra-circle roaming).
Idea Cellular calls in to 4G services network

At this rate there will be only 4G services and no takers for 3G servies very soon.

 

[Technoglitch]

At this rate there will be only 4G services and no takers for 3G servies very soon.

3G packs now comes with Combo.

 

[Devesh]

Im always getting Double the data offer in my airtel and vodafone sim. Its great.

 

[DashMajor]

i was wrong, it is 2300 MHz band



The reason it could not launch 4G services yet are manifold. Firstly, the spectrum - 2300-MHz band - it acquired in 2010 was not ideal for 4G. Bands like 700 MHz (not available at the moment in India), 800 MHz and 1800 MHz are better options as compared to 2300 MHz. To put it simply, a 4G network built purely on the 2300-MHz band requires many more towers than a network built on the 800-MHz band. The lower the band, the less tower installations it requires. Hence, 2300 MHz would require higher amount of investments, and still struggle with giving good user experience. So, the initial testing with this band of spectrum turned out to be a disappointment for RJio.

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2300 MHZ having a major disadvantage based on health complications. Even Medical organization shows their concern on this spectrum.