TRAI SEEKS GOVT CLARITY ON BACKHAUL SPECTRUM RULES

TRAI SEEKS GOVT CLARITY ON BACKHAUL SPECTRUM RULES - UPSC

Why in the news?

  • In accordance with the new Telecommunications Act, the government has been questioned by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on backhaul spectrum
  • Stakeholders in the sector have expressed concerns about the act’s requirement that certain frequencies be distributed administratively.

 About Backhaul Spectrum

  • Backhaul Spectrum: The frequencies utilized to link communication devices and guarantee data flow between the access network and the core network are referred to as backhaul spectrum.
  • Bands E and V: 
    • 5G backhaul mainly uses the E band (71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz) and V band (57-64 GHz and 64-71 GHz).
    • High-capacity connections require these bands, particularly in crowded urban areas.
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)

  • Formation: The regulatory body in charge of the Indian telecom industry is called TRAI, and it was founded in 1997.
  • Functions: TRAI is in charge of controlling prices, guaranteeing the caliber of services, and fostering competition in the telecom industry.
  • Headquarters: New Delhi.
  • Current Chairman: Anil Kumar Lahoti.

New Telecom Act

  • The New Telecom Act’s goal is to update India’s telecom laws in order to meet new issues in the quickly changing digital environment.
  • Important Provisions: The Act contains provisions for updating licensing standards, protecting consumer interests, and allocating spectrum administratively.