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Telcos warn of network rollout delays as states lag on infra

Mint Bangalore

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April 01, 2025

Users could face service quality issues as telecom operators struggle to expand networks, with about 13 states yet to align with the Centre's updated Right of Way (RoW) rules to deploy telecom infrastructure, three executives aware of the matter said.

- Jatin Grover

The department of telecommunications (DoT) notified the RoW rules in September last year and mandated states to implement them starting January, 2025. The rules govern how telecom infrastructure, which includes mobile towers, poles, common ducts, small cells and street furniture, can be installed over public and private property.

The delays are primarily due to the reluctance and complex processes of some state governments over the implementation of uniform RoW regulations.

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