Telcos Slam Navi Mumbai Airport for RoW Denial, Seek DoT Intervention Over "Exorbitant" Charges

• COAI urged DoT to intervene as Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) denies Right of Way (RoW) permission to telcos.
• NMIAL demands telcos use its network at "exorbitant" charges, Rs 92 lakhs/month per operator, totaling Rs 44.16 crore annually for four.
• COAI alleges NMIAL's actions violate Telecommunications Act, 2023, and RoW Rules 2024, creating a monopolistic setup.
• Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Infocomm, and Vodafone Idea are affected, impacting seamless 4G/5G connectivity at the airport.
• COAI seeks DoT to direct NMIAL to grant RoW and investigate its VNO license violations.

Why It Matters: Telcos seek DoT's help against Navi Mumbai Airport's alleged RoW denial and high charges.