Telcos fear Trai role may get diluted in new regime

The role of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) as the sector regulator is likely to get diluted once the new telecom authorisation regime kicks in, telecom operators said on Wednesday.

Their apprehension is on the grounds that the department of telecommunications (DoT) has said it may not consult Trai for any changes in the terms and conditions of the authorisation regime, which will replace the current licensing regime.