India, Nov. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released "The Telecommunication Interconnection (Port Charges) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026". These amendments introduce a framework for port charges for IP-based interconnection, supplementing the existing provisions applicable to ports for E1/TDM-based interconnection. These regulations will take effect from 1st January 2027.
Interconnection in telecommunications refers to the technical, operational, and commercial arrangements that connect two or more telecom networks, allowing telecommunications traffic to flow between them and enabling users of different service providers to communicate seamlessly. Section 11(1...