Telcos evolving into digital networks a positive sign: Trai chief RS Sharma

NEW DELHI : Pure-play telecom companies evolving into large digital networks offering full stack of services is a “positive development” that augurs well for the “new normal” of work-from-home, distant education, telemedicine and other virtual applications, Trai chairman RS Sharma said.

Describing the sector as a “shining star” for maintaining 24X7 connectivity even amid the COVID-19 crisis, Sharma said telecom has become more important and necessary for overall life of the community than ever before, adding that he expects the trend to continue.

“We should not waste this crisis, we should actually leverage this crisis for becoming a digital superpower and knowledge society, and it should accelerate the implementation of digital India,” Sharma told PTI.