At the 33rd Convergence India & 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo, Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), emphasized the significant role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping telecom networks. Lahoti stated that AI is now fundamental in the design, management, and user experience of networks.
AI’s impact is evident through various applications such as self-optimizing networks, predictive maintenance, intelligent spectrum management, enhanced cybersecurity, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced customer experience. With India’s rapid digital transformation, telecom and digital technologies have become critical infrastructure for economic progress, governance, and societal inclusion.
As of the end of 2025, India surpassed one billion data subscribers, with 5G contributing to around 400 million users. The country recorded approximately 25 million terabytes of wireless data usage, with 5G alone contributing over 10 million terabytes. Lahoti highlighted that the deployment of 5G technology is revolutionizing the telecom sector, with India already preparing for the future with 6G technology.
TRAI’s regulatory framework has enabled telecom service providers to effectively leverage AI for proactively identifying and addressing issues like fraud and spam, underscoring the industry’s commitment to enhancing network efficiency and user satisfaction.
Source: mint – technology