Trai initiates talks on digital connectivity infra provider authorisation

TRAI on Thursday began stakeholder discussions on introduction of ‘Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider’ authorisation under unified licence, as it underlined the importance of “robust” digital connectivity in economic development.

Digital connectivity infrastructure plays a vital and leading role in successful implementation of various government schemes under Digital India, Make in India, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and development of smart cities, the regulator said as it floated its latest consultation paper for stakeholder views.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) further said the recently-launched 5G will transform India into a broadband superhighway and improve the country’s socio-economic structure.