Consultation Paper on Licensing Issues Related to Next Generation Networks

Telecom operators in India have initiated their move towards Next Generation Networks (NGN) by implementing IP based core network. In order to identify & address various issues related to Next Generation Networks like relevance and timing for transition to NGN and Migration related issues, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) initiated consultation process in January, 2006. Based on the deliberation and views of Stakeholders, certain recommendations were given to Government in March, 2006. Consequent to the recommendations on NGN, a committee named NGN eCO (Next Generation Networks Expert Committee) was constituted having representatives from various sectors of the Stakeholders. This consultation paper focuses on the licensing issues for migration to NGN. The stakeholders are requested to send their comments on the various issues mentioned in the consultation paper by 27th February 2009 preferably using electronic communication. In case of any clarification/information, please contact Sh. S. K. Gupta, Advisor (CN), Tel.No.+91-11-23217914, Fax: +91-11- 23211998 or email at advcn@trai.gov.in or cn@trai.gov.in.