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Last Update: February 22, 2023, 11:03 IST
According to Dr. Kochhar, telecommunication has now evolved into a mix of ICT, Electronics and Cyber. (Image: COAI)
COAI Director General Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar discusses the rapidly changing telecom landscape of India in an exclusive video interview with News18 Tech.
According to Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar, Director General, Cellular Operators Association of India, India’s telecom landscape has changed rapidly in the last decade. India (COAI). In an exclusive video interview with News18 Tech, Dr Kochhar talks about a variety of topics – including expected pricing for customers with increased adoption of 5G, and factors such as infrastructure investment, operating costs and market competition Also highlights the need for affordable and accessible pricing model.
Watch Video: In conversation with Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar, DG COAI News18 Tech
The recent price hike among telcos was also discussed, with Dr Kochhar explaining how they are trying to balance profitability and consumer affordability and talking of ‘more rancor’.
Another important aspect that was covered during the interaction was the challenge of expanding cellular services to remote and rural areas of India, which are still underserved in terms of telecom infrastructure. The discussion highlighted the need for strategies that can ensure that everyone in the country has access to reliable, high-speed connectivity.
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