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Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations 2026 by TRAI

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 04 Nov 2026
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• TRAI has released the Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, effective from 1st January 2027.
• Key changes include shifting interconnection to LSA-level, migration to IP-based systems within three years, and new procedures for POI surrender.
• Regulations also introduce rationalized bank guarantees, interest on delayed payments, and a graded financial disincentive framework.
purpose of issuance
To modernize the interconnection regulatory framework, align it with contemporary network architectures, and ensure efficient, transparent, and seamless communication between telecom networks.
Most Important Details
Regulations mandate a transition from LDCA/SDCA-level to LSA-level interconnection and from E1/TDM-based to IP-based interconnection within three years. It introduces a graded financial disincentive framework for contraventions and sets interest on delayed payments at SBI's one-year MCLR plus two percent.
is it guidelines or office order
Regulations
Name of Officer
Shri Sameer Gupta
Designation
Advisor (Networks, Spectrum & Licensing-I)
Department / Organisation
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
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