MVNOs soon in India

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) may soon become a reality in India. TRAI is set to recommend that virtual networks be allowed in India, giving a new lease of life to the plans of global players such as Richard Branson-owned Virgin Telecom, Telekom Malaysia and others who want to enter the Indian market through virtual networks. Even RCom is keen to take the MVNO route for its GSM foray in some telecom circles.

MVNOs do not own either infrastructure (switches, base stations etc) nor spectrum. They are marketing and branding outfits buy airtime in bulk, say a million minutes, from other operators. This comes with the right to use infrastructure and spectrum.

Source: iSource Updates