Cabinet approves 3G spectrum for defence

New Delhi, January 21: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 3G spectrum for the defence forces, identifying 49 slots in the band of 3 megahertz and 40 gigahertz. Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said nine of these slots will be used exclusively by the defence forces. "Of the 31 slots, defence use has to coexist with other usage," he said.