Cellular operators on Monday fiercely opposed telecom regulator Trai's recommendation to allow internet service providers to offer unrestricted internet telephony services, saying it would be against the basic principle of level-playing field.

The Ministry of Communication on Thursday lambasted the Finance Ministry for questioning the procedure for 3G guidelines, saying the policy announcement was made after due consultations.

The government on Monday said it would finalise the process of auctioning next generation 3G mobile spectrum by September 30.

The government on Thursday approved the release of airwaves for two state-run companies for the launch of third generation mobile services in the country.