TRAI Extends Deadline for Comments and Counter Comments on ‘Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem’ Consultation Paper

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had sought comments/counter-comments of stakeholders on the Consultation Paper on “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem” dated 29th September 2023. The last date for receiving written comments and counter-comments from the stakeholders was initially fixed as 30th October 2023 and 13th November 2023 respectively. On 30th October, TRAI further extended the last date for submission of written comments up to 27th November 2023 and for counter-comments up to 11th December 2023.

TRAI has received requests from Industry Associations for further extension of timeline for submission of comments citing various reasons like difficulty in collating the essential information from the respective teams. They have also mentioned that the paper covers very important issues pertaining to the policy challenges and the right policy framework for faster adoption and effective utilization of new technologies and they are in the process of compiling and streamlining diverse views of their members.

Keeping in view the requests of stakeholders, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments up to 26th December 2023 and for counter-comments up to 08th January 2024.

Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments preferably in electronic form by e-mail to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. For any clarification/information, Ms. Vandana Sethi, Advisor (Admin & IR) may be contacted at Tel. No. +91-11-23221509.