Gsma: The debate arises amidst calls by telecom operators to let large traffic generators (LTGs) share the cost of building the digital network with telcos. In a white paper released by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents India’s top telcos, telecom operators argued that there has been a sharp spike in capital expenditure in network enhancements post pandemic due to a surge in data traffic.
Telecom Technology: Delhi-based industry body also demanded an open mechanism for administrative allocation of spectrum and "reserving" non-public network domain for deployment by domestic design products exclusively.
The Indian government has extended the customs duty exemption given to vessels engaged in laying submarine cables to 30 September. The exemption was originally due to end on 31 March.