TRC allows release of Hutch’s 4G equipment
After some three months delay, Hutchison Telecommunications in Colombo is able to clear its 4G equipment at the Colombo Port.
Telecom regulator, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) signed the crucial documents this week to get the equipment released at the Port, according to Hutchison sources. They were unable to launch the new 4G technology owing to absurd bureaucracy by the telecom regulator perpetrated by a state owned mobile operator, which was looking to buy out Hutchison, they said.
As they want to enhance their spectrum, this mobile operator had approached Hutchison some time ago, but the deal wasn’t sweet enough for the latter. TRC hasn’t explained the reason for the delay but constantly promised Hutchison that it’ll be done, they said.
4G is the fourth generation of broadband cellular network technology, succeeding 3G. The equipment was lying at the Port since January 6 and Hutchison was paying demurrage to the ship owner for its delayed operations of loading/unloading. “Many of their customers are awaiting the 4G launch,” a source told the Business Times.