Telcos seek level playing field with captive network operators

Expressing its disappointment over the government’s decision on captive private networks, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has asked for a level playing field, stating that private captive network solution providers should also pay licence fee and GST at the rates applicable for telcos on the billed amount of revenue, and that such captive networks must remain “truly” private and isolated, and adhere to security norms.