<p>The 3G spectrum allows mobile companies to roll out advanced services like high-speed mobile broadband access enabling mobile users to download movies, make video calls and watch live television programmes. The private telecom companies have been preparing to launch the services in coming days. The state run telecom companies BSNL and MTNL have already started the 3G services as the government had allotted spectrum to them on priority basis. <br /><br />However, 3G services may not be cheap as the companies have already hinted that it would be costlier as they have paid high price for the spectrum. For at least the first year as 3G is rolled out, the main focus is expected to be on improving call quality. <br /><br />The operators are authorised to use the spectrum for a period of 20 years from Wednesday, according to the amended license conditions that allows companies to offer 3G services till the validity of the spectrum even if their telecom licenses expire prior to that.</p>
<p>The 3G spectrum allows mobile companies to roll out advanced services like high-speed mobile broadband access enabling mobile users to download movies, make video calls and watch live television programmes. The private telecom companies have been preparing to launch the services in coming days. The state run telecom companies BSNL and MTNL have already started the 3G services as the government had allotted spectrum to them on priority basis. <br /><br />However, 3G services may not be cheap as the companies have already hinted that it would be costlier as they have paid high price for the spectrum. For at least the first year as 3G is rolled out, the main focus is expected to be on improving call quality. <br /><br />The operators are authorised to use the spectrum for a period of 20 years from Wednesday, according to the amended license conditions that allows companies to offer 3G services till the validity of the spectrum even if their telecom licenses expire prior to that.</p>
