Archive · 15 Jan 2026
NMIA Rejects Telecom Industry's Connectivity Claims
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has rejected claims made by the telecom industry body COAI regarding connectivity issues and pricing at the airport.
NMIA states that it follows global practices and has already onboarded BSNL for connectivity.
The airport uses a neutral-host In-Building Solution (IBS) to ensure uniform coverage and operational efficiency.
COAI, however, argues that the mandatory use of a single in-building network creates a monopolistic bottleneck, affecting connectivity and pricing.
NMIA denies these claims and asserts that its pricing is consistent with industry standards.
The dispute involves the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), which COAI has approached for intervention.
NMIA rejects COAI's claims of denial of network access and pricing issues, stating it follows global practices and has onboarded BSNL.
NMIA uses a neutral-host In-Building Solution (IBS) to ensure uniform coverage and operational efficiency.
COAI argues that the mandatory use of a single in-building network creates a monopolistic bottleneck.
NMIA denies COAI's assertion of demanding Rs 44.16 crore annual charges, stating pricing is consistent with industry standards.
COAI has approached Trai for intervention in the matter.
- Who
- Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)
- What
- Dispute over telecom connectivity and pricing at NMIA
- When
- Recent, following COAI's submission to Trai
- Where
- Navi Mumbai International Airport, India
- Why
- Disagreement over network access, pricing, and operational efficiency
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL)
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)
Network Access and Pricing
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL)
NMIAL follows globally accepted practices, has not denied Right of Way (RoW) permissions, and has onboarded BSNL for connectivity. The pricing is consistent with industry standards.
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)
COAI claims denial of RoW permissions and mandatory use of a single in-building network creates a monopolistic bottleneck, affecting connectivity and pricing.
- Telecom Service Provider Onboarded
- BSNL
- Connectivity Model
- Neutral-host In-Building Solution (IBS)
- Pricing Assertion Denied
- Rs 44.16 crore annual charges
- Regulatory Body Involved
- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai)
- COAI's Stance
- Claims monopolistic bottleneck due to single in-building network
