Trai to hold talks on new policy implementation
NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is planning to hold consultations with several stakeholders in order to prepare a roadmap for the implementation of the new telecom policy, termed the National Digital Communications Policy 2018.
“We are readying ourselves and will consult stakeholders on the policy aspects that require attention,” chairman RS Sharma said. The new policy contains proposals put forth by the regulator and clearly lays down the principles for Digital India for tomorrow and fifth-generation (5G) technology, Sharma said.
On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the National Digital Communications Policy that aims to attract $100 billion of investment and create as many as 40 lakh new jobs by 2022 in the sector.
The policy also seeks to ensure broadband coverage in currently uncovered regions with every citizen to be provided with connectivity of up to 50 Mbps. Gram panchayats or village blocks, according to the government, would be provided with up to 1GBPS connectivity by 2020 and 10 GBPS by 2022.
“We are readying ourselves and will consult stakeholders on the policy aspects that require attention,” chairman RS Sharma said. The new policy contains proposals put forth by the regulator and clearly lays down the principles for Digital India for tomorrow and fifth-generation (5G) technology, Sharma said.
On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the National Digital Communications Policy that aims to attract $100 billion of investment and create as many as 40 lakh new jobs by 2022 in the sector.
The policy also seeks to ensure broadband coverage in currently uncovered regions with every citizen to be provided with connectivity of up to 50 Mbps. Gram panchayats or village blocks, according to the government, would be provided with up to 1GBPS connectivity by 2020 and 10 GBPS by 2022.
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