What telecom issues is Trai investigating at Navi Mumbai Airport?

Trai is examining pricing disputes and right-of-way issues concerning telecom operators deploying networks at Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Why did COAI approach Trai regarding Navi Mumbai Airport?

COAI approached Trai due to concerns over pricing and right-of-way issues faced by member telecom service providers seeking to deploy network infrastructure at the airport.

What is Navi Mumbai Airport's response to telecom operator allegations?

Navi Mumbai Airport claims to follow industry standards, accuses telcos of cartelization, and states that BSNL is testing in-building solutions.

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Airport's Telecom Fees Spark Regulator Probe

21 Jan

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Summary

Regulator Trai is investigating telecom pricing at Navi Mumbai Airport.
Industry body COAI cited pricing and right-of-way issues.
Airport claims BSNL testing IBS, accuses TSPs of cartelization.

Airport's Telecom Fees Spark Regulator Probe

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is currently examining a significant dispute concerning the deployment costs for telecom networks at the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has formally approached Trai, highlighting concerns over both the pricing of infrastructure access and issues related to right-of-way. Trai has requested further details from COAI regarding past agreements to thoroughly investigate the matter.

Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) has countered these allegations, stating that negotiations for in-building solutions have occurred with individual telecom service providers. NMIAL also noted that government-owned BSNL is in the advanced stages of testing its in-building solutions at the airport and has accused the telecom operators of attempting to form a cartel.