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You have recently come out with telecom sector data across countries. What are India's key performing indicators (KPI)?<\/strong>
Our networks are transporting more data that the US and China put together. We are second-largest in terms of the consumer base and No. 1 in data consumption. Our rates are lowest in the world. We are not good in fibre or fixed-line infrastructure which is extremely poor and therefore, we are emphasising on fiberisation<\/a>. Fibre is a pre-requisite for fifth-generation (5G<\/a>) technology and is required for connecting all towers. It is the most important part.
What is your top priority as a sector regulator now?<\/strong>
We play a role in giving advise if the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeks it. We have embarked on the new National Digital Communications Policy 2018, and are ready to provide further inputs to the department to operationalise the policy objectives. One way, however, is to provide suo motu recommendations. We are working closely with the DoT to operationalise policy goals.
Are you planning a consultation paper to help government and industry meet policy objectives?<\/strong>
There will be a consultation paper on how to operationalise the National Digital Communications Policy and there may be a separate paper on fiberisation in the country. It can be both ways— either suo motu or DoT can make a reference for it.
Post market consolidation, there are some fears of cartelisation that may lead to higher tariffs. Your views?
<\/strong>Tariff are under forbearance and find equilibrium. 3 plus 1, is actually a good thing that has happened. The sector is going to grow in future. Telecom is no more one sector but a platform for all sectors— be it a financial, agriculture or education. For digital communication services, more and more data will be delivered and demand will continue to come. Going forward, there will be no growth constraint.
Do you think the current market structure is competitive?
<\/strong>A four-player market is fairly healthy and offers a competitive environment. If it is anti-competitive or predatory, we'll come in. We'll not interfere as long as the market is competitive as per rules.
Quality of service is still a grey area. What do you think should be done further?<\/strong>
We are transporting 97% of data through wireless which has its own limitations such as issues related to the quality of bandwidth and upload and download, and it is difficult to ensure Quality of Service (QoS) in wireless medium and therefore India should come on fixed-line broadband infrastructure. We have already recommended to make use of cable TV infrastructure.
What are you doing to ensure service quality?<\/strong>
We have our own processes and with new QoS norms, we ask for explanations, issue show-cause notices and put levy or financial disincentives which we have already been doing. The aim is not to name and shame who are not meeting benchmarks.
Do you think more quantum of spectrum should be available for auction?
<\/strong>More spectrum should get auctioned so that there will be more availability to operators, and eventually QoS will be increased. Spectrum is a perishable resource and we have already given our recommendation to the government on this matter.
Some believe that there should be a lower pricing when it comes to fifth-generation (5G) airwaves? <\/strong>
We have given our suggestion and it is the government to consider pricing. Actual price is determined by the auction process only, not merely by base price. Our pricing is based on rational considerations. We have done analysis, and to my mind, it is most appropriate.
Any final call on pricing and time of sale?<\/strong>
This is an optimal band-wide reserve price. The government will take a final call on pricing and on when they will be doing the auction.
You have suggested some steps toward local gear manufacturing but multinational companies are resisting?
<\/strong>India is the second-largest telecom market. The requirement of telecom equipment is huge and India is the biggest consumer of products. We shouldn't be continually importing gear and it is time to ensure local production. We have given recommendation so as what steps would be taken for telecom back-end equipment manufacturing in the country.
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你最近推出跨国家电信行业数据。印度的关键性能指标(KPI)是什么?
我们的网络传输更多的数据,美国和中国的总和。我们是第二大的消费群体,数据消费。我们是世界上最低的利率。我们不是在纤维或固定电话基础设施非常差,因此,我们强调fiberisation。纤维是第五代的先决条件(5克)需要技术和连接所有塔。这是最重要的部分。
什么是你的首要任务部门监管机构现在?
我们在给予建议中发挥作用,如果电信部(点)寻求它。我们已经开始着手新2018年国家数字通信政策,并准备进一步输入部门operationalise政策目标。然而,方法之一是提供锁莫土语的建议。我们正在与点operationalise政策目标。
你计划的咨询文件,帮助政府和行业政策目标见面好吗?
将会有一个咨询文件如何operationalise全国数字通信政策,可能有一个单独的纸fiberisation。锁可以是双向的——要么莫土语或者点可以做一个参考。
邮政市场整合,有一些担心cartelisation可能导致更高的关税。你的观点呢?
关税正在忍耐,找到平衡。3 + 1,实际上是一件好事发生。该行业将会在未来增长。电信没有更多的一个部门,但平台所有行业——金融、农业和教育。对于数字通信服务,越来越多的数据将和需求将继续。展望未来,不会有增长的约束。
你认为目前的市场结构是竞争吗?
jefferson正是市场相当健康,提供了一个竞争激烈的环境中。如果是反竞争或掠夺,我们就进来。我们不干涉,只要按规则的市场竞争力。
服务质量仍然是一个灰色地带。你觉得应该做更多吗?
我们运输的97%数据通过无线有自己的局限性,如带宽的质量问题,上传和下载,,很难保证服务质量(QoS)在无线介质,因此印度应该固话宽带基础设施。我们已经建议使用有线电视基础设施。
你在做什么,以确保服务质量?
新QoS我们有自己的流程和规范,我们要求解释,问题说出理由通知,把税或金融约束我们已经做的。目标不是名称和羞耻不合乎标准。
你认为应该提供更多的量子谱拍卖吗?
更多的光谱应该得到拍卖运营商,这样将会有更多的可用性,并最终QoS将增加。频谱是易腐的资源我们已经给我们的建议政府在这个问题上。
一些人认为,应该有一个更低的价格在第五代(5克)电视广播?
我们给我们的建议和政府考虑定价。实际价格是由拍卖过程,不仅仅是底价。我们的价格是基于理性的考虑。我们所做的分析,在我看来,这是最合适的。
最后呼吁销售定价和时间吗?
这是一个最佳band-wide底价。政府将最终呼吁定价和当他们将做拍卖。
你建议一些措施对当地装备制造业,跨国公司抵制吗?
印度是第二大电信市场。电信设备的需求是巨大的和印度是最大的消费者的产品。我们不应该不断地导入装置,是时候确保本地生产。我们给了建议,将采取什么措施电信端设备制造。
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