Tata Teleservices (TTSL) will be winding up its operations in Jammu and Kashmir, North-East and the Assam regions from January 18, 2013, reports PTI (via Moneycontrol.com). The report states that Tata Teleservices no longer has the spectrum to operate in these three circles, due to which it is shutting down its operations in these regions. It also added that the company has started taking necessary measures for affected employees, customers and business partners in these circles and will elaborate on these measures in the forthcoming future. A similar Economic Times report however suggests that the company is laying off around 120 employees in Jammu & Kashmir after three months and providing relocation option to some of its employees. The report also suggested that the company is currently in talks with its business partners and employees, and plans to elaborate on the company's roadmap in these circles in the next 10 days. CDMA Spectrum Bid Withdrawal: This development was expected after Tata Teleservices had withdrew its bid for CDMA spectrum prior to the recently concluded 2G auction. The company had previously submitted its bid to seek CDMA licenses in three circles (Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and North East) and deposited Rs 22.5 crore with Department of Telecommunication (DoT), after the Supreme Court had revoked its licenses as part of the 122 telecom licenses revoked in February 2012. However, the company had pulled out a few days before the auction, citing expensive 2G auction pricing for the CDMA spectrum which could affect its profitability. Revenue & Subscriber Base: As per the recent…
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