Assam cabinet approves rules for 5G telecommunication rollout

The Assam cabinet on Wednesday approved guidelines for granting of “right of way (RoW)” for speedy rolling out of 5G telecommunication.

Accordingly, there will be single-window clearance system for 5G RoW applications with deemed approval. There will also be integration of the state’s RoW portal with central Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for 5G purposes.

The guidelines will have provision for use of street infrastructure for deployment of small cells, overground telecommunication cable and provision for deployment of poles for installation of small cells or overground telecommunication cable.