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NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India<\/a> (Trai<\/a>) is likely to come up with a consultation paper to firm its views on non-discriminatory and mandatory deployment of teleocm infrastructure within building premises to effectively address the right-of-way (RoW ) issues particularly in-building solutions (IBS).
\"The regulator is coming up soon on a discussion paper seeking views on providing mandatory access to telecom service providers on a non-discriminatory basis within the building premises to facilitate in-building solutions including optic-fibre cable,\" a person aware of the matter said.
The new consultation process is likely to advocate \"ratings of buildings\" based on their readiness for appropriate digital connectivity and inside coverage, indicating a need for certain modifications in the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) or the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, and urban development framework.
The industry has been blaming restrictive access to private and public premises to deploy telecom infrastructure<\/a> following the quality of service (QoS) concerns.
The watchdog eyes to bring in a regime for non-discriminatory entry of multiple telecom service operators, providing fair and reasonable access to localised inhabitants.
In November 2016, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT<\/a>) came out with right-of-way (RoW) rules that called for a nationwide uniform policy<\/a>, one-time nominal administrative fee, and deemed approval within a 60-day period.
Further, in October 2021, the Centre amended the Indian Telegraph Right of Way rules to incorporate the provisions for one-time fee and uniform procedure for deploying overhead optic-fibre cable with a cap of Rs 1,000 per kilometre.
The new proposed paper will seek ratings of buildings based on availability of ducts, and appropriate space for IBS, and would also seek stakeholders suggestions whether such a framework be needed for older buildings on a voluntary basis.
\"This is a good idea, and a very timely move by Trai<\/a>. The upcoming consultation paper will help in faster implementation of next-generation (5G<\/a>) services, and allow improved coverage through in-building solutions,\" Tilak Raj Dua, director-general of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (Dipa) said.