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New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Telecom firms seek nod for common IBS network at KIA
BENGALURU: With the In-Building Solution (IBS) license for Terminal-1 at KIA ending on May 31, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have written to the managing director and CEO of BAIL, seeking approval to deploy and maintain a self-built, cost-shared IBS ensures uninterrupted mobile coverage for passengers, airport staff, and operations personnel. The TSPs stated that this approach ensures uninterrupted connectivity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while avoiding any transition-related service disruptions. 'We understand that you may have been approached by unlicensed entities holding IP-1 registrations from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), seeking exclusive rights on the pretext of being independent 'neutral hosts' for IBS deployment. We wish to clarify that under current regulations, such third-party vendors are not permitted to deploy active telecom infrastructure,"said the telecom operators in a letter.. "Only TSPs holding valid Universal Access Service Licenses (UASL) and spectrum rights are legally authorised to install and operate Active IBS networks. Therefore, any active IBS infrastructure deployed by such entities would not be legal,'it added.
The Print
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Print
Common in-building infra deployment at airport should not involve 3rd party: Telcos to Noida Airport
The telcom service providers in the letter said their position on the matter in the larger public interest is to ensure uninterrupted and high quality connectivity for passengers as well as for airport operational and maintenance staff. The telcos, in a joint letter, cautioned that any grant of exclusive rights to a third party to install In-Building Solution – active and passive – effectively amounts to appointing such an entity as a gatekeeper of right of way (RoW) and creating a 'bottleneck'. New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have banded together and approached Noida International Airport Ltd., saying the deployment of a common In-Building Solution (IBS) for seamless telecom connectivity within the airport terminal should not involve any third-party infrastructure provider. 'As licensed telecom service providers and rightful spectrum holders, we possess both legal authority and the technical expertise to deploy state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure at the airport,' the letter said. The telcos further argued that third-party vendors are not permitted to deploy active telecom infrastructure. 'As per current regulations, only TSPs holding valid Universal Access Service licences (UASL) and spectrum rights are authorised to install and operate active IBS networks. Hence deployment of active IBS by a third party vendor would not be legally tenable,' said the letter seen by PTI. The three companies – Jio, Airtel and VIL – could not be reached for comments. The trio in the latest letter also referred to a previous letter in August 2024, that also suggested not to involve a third-party infrastructure provider for the deployment of common IBS within airport terminal. The telecom operators rued that they hadn't received any response to their previous letter. Under the prevailing rules, all public authorities controlling access to public space are mandated to provide RoW to licensed telcos for building telecom networks. Additionally, no public authority is permitted to charge fees for RoW beyond what is stipulated under the rules. While each TSP (telecom service provider) is entitled to seek and obtain RoW permissions for building in-building solution, the three telcos said they do acknowledge that space constraints and logistical considerations within airport premises make it more practical to implement the infrastructure in one go and preferably common infrastructure. 'Accordingly, we have approached your esteemed office jointly, so that installation and any necessary repairs can be conducted in a coordinated and efficient manner, minimising disruptions,' they said. Grant of exclusive rights to a third party not only contravenes legal provisions but also creates a monopolitic environment, allowing the third party to impose arbitrary and exorbitant charges on telcos, the three players argued. 'As such, we are unable to enter into any agreement with such entities for providing services to airport users,' they wrote. The installation of IBS at public facilities does not yield substantial revenue for the telecom service providers in relation to the investment required. 'Nevertheless, we remain committed to absorbing these costs to ensure reliable connectivity in the public places like airports. RoW permissions in such scenarios should thus be viewed not as a source of revenue by airport, but as a facilitative measures in the public interest,' the letter said. In the letter, addressed to Chairman of Noida International Airport, the operators also sought approval to conduct a joint survey of the airport premises, so that they can proceed with timely installation of the common IBS network without further delay. PTI MBI HVA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telecom giants push for seamless connectivity at Noida International Airport without third-party involvement
New Delhi: The top private telecommunications operators -- Reliance Jio , Vodafone Idea , and Bharti Airtel — have jointly asked for deploying in-building solutions ( IBS ) for seamless telecom connectivity within the Noida international airport without involving any third party infrastructure provider. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" The telcos have asked for approval to conduct a joint survey of the airport premises to install a common IBS network catering to all three networks. The joint proposal comes after the three telcos asked the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation to allow installing IBS directly, without involving a third-party as the rents being charged by the appointed entity was unviable. In a letter to the chairman of the Noida International Airport dated April. 24, the three telcos said they possess the legal authority and the technical expertise to deploy state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure at the airport. "It is pertinent to highlight that third-party vendors are not permitted to deploy active telecom infrastructure. As per current regulations, only TSPs (telecom service providers) holding valid Universal Access Service Licenses (UASL) and spectrum rights are authorised to install and operate active IBS networks," the telcos said. Live Events "Hence, deployment of active IBS by a third-party vendor would not be legally tenable," they said. The telcos further said that public authorities controlling access to public spaces are mandated to provide RoW (right of way) to licensed TSPs for building telecom networks, without charging additional fees beyond the stipulated RoW fees, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications Right of Way (RoW) Rules, 2024. The telcos said the installation and necessary repairs can be conducted in a coordinated and efficient manner between the three operators, minimising disruptions. "Granting exclusive rights to a third-party to install IBS infrastructure (active and passive) effectively appoints such an entity as a gatekeeper of RoW and creating a bottleneck. This not only contravenes legal provisions but also creates a monopolistic environment, allowing third parties to impose arbitrary and exorbitant charges on TSPs," the telcos alleged. The telcos said installation of IBS at public facilities does not typically yield substantial revenues for operators in relation to the investment required. They, however, are willing to absorb the costs to ensure reliable connectivity in public places like airports. "RoW permissions in such scenarios should thus be viewed not as a source of revenue by Airport, but as a facilitative measure in the public interest," the telcos said.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea seek to deploy IBS at Noida int'l airport sans third-party infra firm
New Delhi: The top private telecommunications operators -- Reliance Jio , Vodafone Idea , and Bharti Airtel — have jointly asked for deploying in-building solutions (IBS) for seamless telecom connectivity within the Noida international airport without involving any third party infrastructure provider. The telcos have asked for approval to conduct a joint survey of the airport premises to install a common IBS network catering to all three networks. The joint proposal comes after the three telcos asked the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation to allow installing IBS directly, without involving a third-party as the rents being charged by the appointed entity was unviable. In a letter to the chairman of the Noida International Airport dated April. 24, the three telcos said they possess the legal authority and the technical expertise to deploy state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure at the airport. "It is pertinent to highlight that third-party vendors are not permitted to deploy active telecom infrastructure. As per current regulations, only TSPs (telecom service providers) holding valid Universal Access Service Licenses (UASL) and spectrum rights are authorised to install and operate active IBS networks," the telcos said. "Hence, deployment of active IBS by a third-party vendor would not be legally tenable," they said. The telcos further said that public authorities controlling access to public spaces are mandated to provide RoW (right of way) to licensed TSPs for building telecom networks, without charging additional fees beyond the stipulated RoW fees, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications Right of Way (RoW) Rules, 2024. The telcos said the installation and necessary repairs can be conducted in a coordinated and efficient manner between the three operators, minimising disruptions. "Granting exclusive rights to a third-party to install IBS infrastructure (active and passive) effectively appoints such an entity as a gatekeeper of RoW and creating a bottleneck. This not only contravenes legal provisions but also creates a monopolistic environment, allowing third parties to impose arbitrary and exorbitant charges on TSPs," the telcos alleged. The telcos said installation of IBS at public facilities does not typically yield substantial revenues for operators in relation to the investment required. They, however, are willing to absorb the costs to ensure reliable connectivity in public places like airports. "RoW permissions in such scenarios should thus be viewed not as a source of revenue by Airport, but as a facilitative measure in the public interest," the telcos said.
