5G could be here soon: TRAI chief eyes telecom reforms as Modi begins 2nd term

The new government will work in direction of accelerating reforms in the telecom sector along with a focus on 5G rollout, TRAI’s RS Sharma is confident as Narendra Modi government will soon start its second term, PTI reported. He said that the government will show “renewed vigour” in implementing these policies. Even though it is for the government to decide on its priorities for the telecom sector, Sharma sees a speedy implementation of the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) and its various provisions, the news agency added.

TRAI’s pending suggestions

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has been pushing for a review of licence fees, spectrum usage charges and the universal service obligation fund levy to enhance ease of doing business. TRAI chief also said that the regulatory has submitted a number of recommendations to the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) as it looks to rationalise the levies in the telecom sector. “I am sure the government will consider them,” he told the news agency.