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Trai seeks answers to increase broadband connectivity, ramp up speeds

A consultation paper by Trai follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with the aim to promote broadband connectivity in the country

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The regulator has fixed September 21 as the last date for comments, and October 5 for counter-comments

Megha Manchanda New Delhi
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Thursday invited public views for defining broadband speed in various categories for both mobile as well as fixed-line services, and sought suggestions on ways to increase speed.

A consultation paper by Trai follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with the aim to promote broadband connectivity in the country and figure out measures to be taken to enhance broadband speed as envisaged in the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018.

“In essence, it appears that DoT is seeking the authority’s recommendations on defining fixed and mobile broadband, innovative approaches for

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