No free rides on the telecom highway | Unusual Suspects

India witnessed the launch of 5G services last year around the same time, how do you see the rollout has been and what has been the consumer response to it? The Indian telecom sector has seen a roller coaster ride in the last decade. What are the challenges for the industry today? Why are telecom service providers (TSP) arguing that OTT platforms are taking a free ride on TSP-funded networks without contributing to the setting up, operating and maintenance costs either directly or indirectly? In this episode, Lt Gen Dr. S. P. Kochhar, DG, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) takes a deep dive into all of these and much more. Tune in