Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman RS Sharma has backed India’s older operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, saying 2G technology is still popular, especially in the farflung and rural areas of the country. Speaking to Muntazir Abbas, Sharma said the government should promote local manufacturing of telecom equipment, especially due to strategic interest. Edited excerpts: What are your views on telcos’ premium plans? We can
