TRAI mulls scheme for second-hand devices to boost digital adoption

NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), for the first time, is considering coming up with a scheme to support providing second-hand gadgets such as laptops and mobile phones to consumers in a bid to boost digital adoption in the country, a senior official said on Friday.

“One of the things that TRAI is thinking is systemising, or having a scheme wherein the second-hand handsets and laptops could really reach the consumers who can’t really afford a fresh one. It is in early stages, but this is one of our discussions,” Ritu Ranjan Mittar, member, TRAI, said at an event organised by telco industry body Cellular Operators Association India (COAI).