Aircel opts out of spectrum dispute

Mumbai: Mobile phone operator Aircel has withdrawn from the case filed by GSM operators association COAI against its decision to allow dual technology and higher subscriber-based spectrum allocation norm.

During the proceedings of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, Aircel''s counsel informed its decision to withdraw itself from the suit.

However, on being asked by the tribunal, Aircel''s counsel refused to give details. "We have decided that we do not want to be petitioners in this case," Malhotra told the tribunal.