Cellular service providers have proposed a compromise formula to avoid breakdown in peace talks with basic operators.
They have offered to accept wireless in local loop (WLL) limited mobility services till the Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal takes a decision on the issue.
Cellular service firms had earlier shot down a proposal allowing fixed line operators to provide fully mobile services after paying an entry fee.
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However, the cellular operators have urged the government to plug loopholes in the licence agreement to ensure that WLL operators restrict the mobility to a local calling area.
They have also said the licence terms for limited mobility services should restrict roaming and short messaging services (SMS) and make the use of V 5.2 interface, which limits the coverage area of the service provider, mandatory.
Cellular service providers have pointed out that some WLL limited mobile operators use loopholes in the licence agreement to offer virtually full mobile services.
They have also questioned the legality of limited mobile services in court, and the matter is pending before the telecom dispute tribunal.
Asim Ghosh, managing director of Hutchison and a key member of the committee, says: