TAIPA urges DoT to expedite implementation of TRAI recommendations on active telecom infrastructure sharing

Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) has reportedly written to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to expedite the process of implementation of TRAI’s recommendations on the “Enhancement of Scope of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-1) Registration”.

Earlier in March 2020, the TRAI had recommended in favor of allowing active infrastructure sharing of Telecom Access networks within the scope of the IP-1 category of registration.

In its letter to DoT, TAIPA stressed on the significant cost benefits that accrue through infrastructure sharing. The industry body also cited reports by Ericsson, Booz & Company, Coleago, and McKinsey to support its claim.

According to TAIPA, the enhancement in the scope of IP-1 registration to include active infrastructure sharing would lead to the provision of cost-effective network infrastructure along with faster time-to-market for operators, and it would also invite investments in the sector.