Like I had been shouting from roof top for over 10 years now,
WCDMA based 3G has many limitations to derive viable
business out of it, more so in the India context.
Theoritcally 3G appears to be good; the problem starts
when trying to make enough business volume to make it
commercially viable.
4G and other NGN (New Generation Networks) with advance
wireless networking like more refined WiFi "End Links"
coupled with distributed high data bearer OFC backbone
is the right choice for multi-media telecom as of today.
Advancement in "Wireless" technology and
"Convergence" of systems, networks and services are going
to take the Telecom & IT scenrio forward in the coming years.
Therefore, in my view, delay in 3G is not a set back but a boon
to the Industry.
OK- Government need money - if they can make it selling out
spectrum, it is well and good. How much the buyer will get out of it
using 3G technology, is something to be seen. At least they get the
ownership of spectrum; perhaps they can sell it later for
NGN implementation for considerable profit.