Multiple conversations can occur at the same time because of more efficient use of spectrum and the allocation of channels based upon demand rather than pre-existing arbitrary assignment.
Mobile operators, Culture Secretary Maria Miller and communications regulator Ofcom will discuss bringing forward the allocation of spectrum to allow faster mobile download speeds.
Mr Singh's government is already hobbled by corruption scandals involving his cabinet ministers ranging from allocation of resources (mobile phone spectrum licenses and coal) to plain old-fashioned bribery allegations (money for transfer of officials to "lucrative" postings).
The resulting mis-allocation creates artificial scarcity and limits the ability of wireless providers and entrepreneurs to devise creative solutions to spectrum shortages.