India's telecom regulator releases draft quality standards for network slicing
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has issued draft service-quality norms to govern network slicing, a technology that could let operators price 4G and 5G differently.
Following a request from major telecom operators, India's telecom department asked Trai to study network slicing. The regulator responded on Wednesday with a draft set of quality-of-service guidelines that address the new technology. These norms aim to define performance levels for distinct virtual network slices, potentially allowing varied pricing for 4G and 5G services. Critics warn the move could challenge existing net-neutrality principles. The draft will now be reviewed before any final rules are adopted.
Why it matters
The draft could change how Indian users are charged for 4G and 5G, affecting pricing and net-neutrality.
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