Jio fallout: Trai to frame rules to test network before commercial launch

Objective of mandating roll-out obligations is to ensure spectrum assigned is effectively utilised

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Monday commenced the consultation process to frame rules for network testing before a full-fledged commercial launch of a telecom operator- a move ostensibly taken in the light of the controversy that erupted at the time of Reliance Jio's commercial launch.

The Trai consultation paper has come after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) requested it to provide its recommendations on testing the network before the commercial launch of services including, enrollment of customers for the trial and the duration of the test-phase, among others.

A consultation paper has been prepared by the regulator to discuss issues such as possible