DoT asks telcos to share broadband infra in govt buildings

NEW DELHI: The department of telecommunications (DoT) has asked all carriers to share among themselves in-building infrastructure in all government and public buildings, a move aimed at increasing competition and giving consumers more choice to select a broadband service provider.

DoT has asked carriers to share infrastructure across airports, railway stations, bus terminals, metro lines and hospitals, besides other public sector buildings. This would take away the need for all service providers to set up their own infrastructure in each building, thus making the system more efficient.