https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=44013 COAI contends Mumbai Metro is creating a monopoly by mandating exclusive provision of mobile connectivity through a third party vendor and seeking monopolistic rents, while denying Right of Way to telecom service providers. Citing the Telecommunication Act and RoW rules, COAI argues a public authority cannot refuse RoW in a public place. TSPs offered common network/IBS and proposed free trial connectivity pending commercial terms, but refuse to accept the extortionate rates sought by the Metro. en-us Sun, 18 May 2025 21:01:04 +0530 Sun, 18 May 2025 21:01:05 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=44013 COAI contends Mumbai Metro is creating a monopoly by mandating exclusive provision of mobile connectivity through a third party vendor and seeking monopolistic rents, while denying Right of Way to telecom service providers. Citing the Telecommunication Act and RoW rules, COAI argues a public authority cannot refuse RoW in a public place. TSPs offered common network/IBS and proposed free trial connectivity pending commercial terms, but refuse to accept the extortionate rates sought by the Metro. News - Sun, 18 May 2025 21:01:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=44013