The nation is on the cusp of 5G<\/a> deployment with the spectrum auctions<\/a> scheduled later this month. The availability of 5G networks<\/a> would necessarily require network densification in the form of several low distance small cells rather than grand tower\/masts, Delhi-based group told power secretary Alok Kumar.
Further, the infrastructure body said that tower companies spend nearly 30% of the operatiing expenditure (opex) in paying power tariffs.
“It is right time to review the electricity tariffs which are being charged at exorbitant rates under commercial category on a nationwide basis. As of now,” T.R.Dua, Director-General, Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) said.
Presently there are more than 7 lakh towers deployed in the country which as per National Broadband Mission<\/a> targets are to likely to go up to approximately 12 lakhs by end 2023 and 15 lakhs by end 2024.
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