Telcos network costs rise: Gap between expenditure and revenue exceeds Rs 10,000 crore; COAI flags rising network investment burden

Telecom operators are facing a widening gap between network expenses and revenue, prompting calls for higher mobile tariffs. The COAI highlights exorbitant charges for network deployment despite government support. They argue that major content providers, responsible for significant data traffic, should contribute to network development, as current investments primarily benefit domestic consumers.