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Regulator caps charges for internet-based links between telecom networks, pushes for phasing out of older port technology

Hindustan Times Nov 10, 2026 at 08:15 AM IST India
Regulator caps charges for internet-based links...

AI summary

India's telecom regulator capped annual fees for IP-based network interconnections at ₹5.6 lakh for 1 Gbps ports. The new rules mandate the phase-out of legacy E1 technology within three years to improve call quality and reduce costs.

Key takeaways

  • TRAI capped IP port charges at ₹5.6 lakh annually for 1 Gbps connections.
  • Operators must migrate existing E1 links to IP-based systems within three years.
  • The regulation redefines ports to include IP bandwidth measured in Gbps.
  • Penalties of up to ₹15 lakh apply for missing regulatory reporting deadlines.
Read the original at Hindustan Times

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