TRAI says AI is becoming integral to telecom network design
- TRAI Chairman AK Lahoti said AI is becoming integral to how telecom networks are designed, managed, and experienced.
- He said AI is already being used for self-optimising networks, predictive maintenance, intelligent spectrum management, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and customer experience.
- The remarks were reported by ET Telecom on March 24, 2026, in the context of telecom policy and network operations in India.
TRAI Chairman AK Lahoti said AI is becoming integral to how telecom networks are designed, managed, and experienced, according to an ET Telecom report published on March 24, 2026. He said AI is already enabling self-optimising networks, predictive maintenance, intelligent spectrum management, enhanced cybersecurity, improved energy efficiency, and better customer experience.
Lahoti's remarks described AI's current role in telecom operations rather than a new product or regulatory order. The reported use cases covered network design and management functions including automation, maintenance forecasting, spectrum use, security, energy consumption, and service experience.
The comments fit a broader telecom industry shift toward software-driven network operations and automation. In the eSIM and mobile connectivity sector, AI is increasingly discussed alongside remote SIM provisioning and network management tools, although the report cited here focused on telecom network operations in India rather than a specific eSIM standard such as SGP.22 or SGP.32.
Related Questions
- What did TRAI say about AI in telecom networks?
- AI is becoming integral to how telecom networks are designed, managed, and experienced, according to TRAI Chairman AK Lahoti. He said AI is already being used for self-optimising networks, predictive maintenance, spectrum management, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and customer experience.
- Is TRAI linking AI to telecom network management in India?
- Yes. TRAI Chairman AK Lahoti said AI is already enabling multiple telecom network management functions in India, including maintenance forecasting, spectrum management, and security.