The Virgin-Tata alliance and the subsequent allegations by GSM operators of the tie-up illegally using the MVNO route has infact brought the issue of permitting MVNO mode in the country into highlight. And the government too seems to be in favour of allowing MVNO route in the country as the Telecom Secretary said that as the telecom sector in the country matures such modes can be allowed.

“We are open to this (MVNO). Indian telecom market is maturing and this can be allowed,” said Telecom Secretary Siddartha Behura.

On the ongoing controversy involving Virgin Mobile he added, “Some of the operators have sought clarifications about the Mobile Virtual Network Operators and we are looking into it.”