5G rollout in Hyderabad by mid October

Hyderabad is one of the 13 cities where 5G services will be launched in the first phase by October 12. Even as the operators are busy with 5G readiness, the Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification amending the previous right of way rules. The new rules are called the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2022 and replace the earlier Indian Telegraphy Right of Way Rules, 2016.

Under the new rules, there is no need for telecom companies to take approvals from local authorities for laying cables, installing mobile towers or poles over private properties.