TRAI caps internet charges between telecom companies

TRAI has capped annual charges for IP-based telecom interconnections at ₹5.6 lakh for 1 Gbps and ₹42.3 lakh for 10 Gbps ports, effective January 1, 2027. The regulator is also requiring new connections to use IP technology and existing E1 links to migrate within three years. The changes aim to modernise telecom infrastructure and improve transparency in inter-operator pricing.