Telcos may delay 6G launch due to low ROI, OTTs must share revenue with telcos: COAI

NEW DELHI: Telecom operators worldwide are under pressure due to low returns on investment (ROI) and challenges in monetizing 5G services, which could potentially delay the rollout of 6G technology, said S P Kocchar, Director General of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), on Tuesday.

COAI, which represents private telecom providers such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, also emphasised the need for Over-the-Top (OTT) services to contribute to telecom infrastructure investments.