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What is the story about?
As Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar is nearing launch, the telecom network connectivity for passengers remains uncertain.
After Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), NIA has refused permission to telecom companies to deploy their networks.
NIA has deployed its own network through a third party and has asked telcos to pay for the use of NIA's telecom infrastructure.
NIA has sought ₹67 lakh per month per operator, aggregating to ₹32.16 crore per year for four operators.
Telcos claimed that only they have the right to deploy networks and no fees was payable for the Right of Way.
Telcos are in talks with NIA and have termed the fees sought as arbitrary and exorbitant.
In December 2025, NIA joined hands with Tech Mahindra to set-up and operate an integrated Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC) at the airport. The integrated NOC and SOC would facilitate proactive detection, analysis and response to network and cybersecurity events.
Tech Mahindra would provide technology consulting and digital solutions for the airport project. It would provide 24x7 monitoring and management of network and security for the airport’s critical IT infrastructure, including applications, databases, networks, servers, storage systems and associated digital platforms.
In December 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had clarified in the state Assembly that the NIA in Jewar would be inaugurated in January 2026. The airport is being developed and operated by a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Zurich Airport International AG.
Interestingly, Adani-backed NMIA has sought ₹92 lakh per month per operator, aggregating ₹44.16 crore per year for four operators.
After Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), NIA has refused permission to telecom companies to deploy their networks.
NIA has deployed its own network through a third party and has asked telcos to pay for the use of NIA's telecom infrastructure.
NIA has sought ₹67 lakh per month per operator, aggregating to ₹32.16 crore per year for four operators.
Telcos claimed that only they have the right to deploy networks and no fees was payable for the Right of Way.
Telcos are in talks with NIA and have termed the fees sought as arbitrary and exorbitant.
In December 2025, NIA joined hands with Tech Mahindra to set-up and operate an integrated Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC) at the airport. The integrated NOC and SOC would facilitate proactive detection, analysis and response to network and cybersecurity events.
Tech Mahindra would provide technology consulting and digital solutions for the airport project. It would provide 24x7 monitoring and management of network and security for the airport’s critical IT infrastructure, including applications, databases, networks, servers, storage systems and associated digital platforms.
In December 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had clarified in the state Assembly that the NIA in Jewar would be inaugurated in January 2026. The airport is being developed and operated by a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Zurich Airport International AG.
Interestingly, Adani-backed NMIA has sought ₹92 lakh per month per operator, aggregating ₹44.16 crore per year for four operators.
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