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Rs 8,588-crore telecom infrastructure projects receive DCC approval

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Trai had sent its recommendations in August last year, after which DoT urged it to take a relook in some matters, especially around spectrum pricing

Megha Manchanda New Delhi

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the apex decision-making body of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Thursday approved a string of telecom infrastructure projects, including roll-out of over 3,500 mobile towers for 4G services in the Northeast, involving a total expenditure of Rs 8,588 crore.

In an attempt to provide in-building internet access, the DoT will urge the housing and urban affairs ministry to ensure that the existing and under-construction residential complexes provide access to all telecom operators in a fair and transparent manner.

The DCC, formerly known as the Telecom Commission, comprises officials from the departments of telecommunications, electronics