DoT has approved TRAI’s recommendation to allow active infra structure sharing.

DoT has approved TRAI’s recommendation to allow active infrastructure sharing. The move will allow operators to share all key electronic components including antennae, feeder cables, nodes, radio access networks, transmission systems and backhaul. However, spectrum cannot be shared. DoT has also reduced the time-frame for the Standing Advisory Committee for Frequency Allocation to clear applications for setting up of towers and other related infrastructure, from 90 days to 45 days.

DoT has further stated that the state governments should charge a uniform levy irrespective of the number of operators that share the infrastructure.