Trai proposes overhaul of interconnection framework, seeks comments

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Monday proposed an overhaul of the country’s interconnection framework, seeking stakeholder comments on revising nine key regulations that govern how telecom operators connect, exchange traffic, and maintain service quality across networks.

Trai said the move aims to make interconnection rules “relevant, fair and future-ready” as the country transitions to 5G, IP-based communication, and converged digital services. Interconnection serves as the operational backbone of telecom networks, ensuring that users of one operator can seamlessly communicate with another.