Sweden Gov says no to delay

date: June 17, 2002

The PTS in Sweden is unlikely to delay its deadline for full 3G rollout from the end of 2003, a senior PTS official has said.

Various Swedish operators have complained to telecoms industry minister Mona Sahlin about their ability to meet the 2003 deadline due to regulatory problems in obtaining planning permits from numerous regional authorities, and fears of availability of handsets.

Hans Brandstrom, who heads the PTS' mobile unit, said: "The likelihood that we will postpone the deadline for 3G networks is rather small. I feel it would be unfair to those who sought a 3G license but did not get it." The PTS believes operators could meet the deadline if they settle disputes about sharing telecoms mast building permits and roaming agreements faster. Brandstrom said that none of the reasons presented seemed sufficient to postpone the rollout. "Operators should have been able to foresee them when they applied for the license," said Brandstrom.

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