COAI seeks rationalised pricing for microwave backhaul spectrum

New Delhi: The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), on Thursday, urged the early implementation of TRAI’s recommendations to rationalise microwave backhaul spectrum charges, saying demand for these network links could rise three to five times over five years as 5G networks mature.

Microwave backhaul carries data between mobile towers and the core network, helping operators connect users to telecom services. It is particularly important in areas where laying fibre-optic cables is difficult, delayed or expensive.