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DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing, rejects Trai's cut proposal

Telecom operators face continued high costs for backhaul spectrum as the Department of Telecommunications rejects regulator Trai's proposal for reduced, uniform charges. Despite Trai's argument for lower fees to boost network economics and service quality, the DoT has reinstated the existing, progressively higher fee structure. This decision will maintain a significant financial burden on companies expanding 4G and 5G networks amidst surging data demand.

23 Jun 2026 12:16 am