MTNL Approaches Government for Allotment of 4G Spectrum

Even as its revival options are being mulled, loss-making, in a bold move, has approached the government seeking allotment of 4G spectrum in two bands and offered its equity in return. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has written to the Telecom Department seeking spectrum in the 1800 and 2100 MHz bands to launch 4G services in order to strengthen its service portfolio in a fiercely-competitive telecom market.