Issues need to be studied before implementing free roaming: Airtel CEO

The nation's eagerly awaiting the implementation of free roaming – an introduction it believes will not give them bill scares when travelling within the country. Popular mobile service provider Bharti Airtel, however, believes that issues like varied spectrum pricing and tariff in various circles need to be looked into before free roaming is implemented. On the sidelines of an Assocham event, Bharti Airtel CEO (India and South Asia) Sanjay Kapoor stated, "The issue has to be viewed holistically. Its not just about one part, it includes STD...We have to look at the 22 circles in the country. Every state has different spectrum pricing. Tariffs are different." Kapoor added that all the (aforementioned) issues need to be looked into in detail before commenting on it.  Click here for full story