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Telecom Bill 2023 passed by Lok Sabha; Here are 10 things you need to know
20Dec By adminNo Comments
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Telecom Bill 2023 passed by Lok Sabha; Here are 10 things you need to know

[ad_1] The Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023, also known as the Telecom Bill 2023, was tabled by the Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw earlier today, and it has been passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill, which seeks to supersede the existing regulations, was presented and cleared during the Winter Session of Parliament. The new legislation is intended to serve as a replacement for three existing Acts: the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act of 1950. The bill grants the government more power over telecom services in the interest of national security. Let us take a look at the major highlights of the bill and how it may shape the telecom industry in the coming years.Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023: Hi...
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Telecom Bill 2023: Lok Sabha gives assent, provides for govt control of communication network in emergency
20Dec By adminNo Comments
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Telecom Bill 2023: Lok Sabha gives assent, provides for govt control of communication network in emergency

[ad_1] In a significant move today,  the Lok Sabha has cleared the Telecom Bill 2023, laying the foundation for some far-reaching changes and even the transformation of the sector. The bill allows the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security. Not just that, in a huge move away from yesteryears, it also provided a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. Significantly, the bill also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety. It also provides for stopping transmission and even intercepting of messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence. "The bill will promote struc...
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Whatsapp, Zoom may need licences to operate
24Sep By adminNo Comments
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Whatsapp, Zoom may need licences to operate

[ad_1] OTT players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Duo which provide calling and messaging services may require licences to operate Over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Duo which provide calling and messaging services may require licences to operate in the country, according to the draft telecommunication bill 2022. The draft bill has included OTT as part of the telecommunication service. "For provision of Telecommunication Services and Telecommunication Networks, an entity shall have to obtain a license," the draft bill released on Wednesday evening said. The government in the bill has proposed a provision to waive fees and penalty of telecom and internet service providers. The ministry has also propose...
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Spectrum is similar to atma: Draft Telecom Bill 2022
24Sep By adminNo Comments
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Spectrum is similar to atma: Draft Telecom Bill 2022

[ad_1] Draft telecom bill recognises that spectrum is a valuable and inexhaustible resource which has an element of public good. Taking cue from holy book Bhagwad Gita, the draft telecom bill has equated spectrum to the soul which remains immortal and has used the analogy to propose its use for continuity of telecom service of entities that face insolvency. The draft telecom bill 2022 recognises that spectrum is a valuable and inexhaustible natural resource which has an element of public good and therefore, it is vital to ensure its efficient use and management. "In a way, spectrum is similar to atma, which is ajar, amar as described in Shrimad Bhagwad Gita. Like atma, spectrum too does not have any physical form, yet it...
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Govt aiming to bring ‘Light Touch’ regulations for OTT through Telecom Bill: Minister
24Sep By adminNo Comments
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Govt aiming to bring ‘Light Touch’ regulations for OTT through Telecom Bill: Minister

[ad_1] Union Minister said that the govt through its Telecom Bill is aiming to bring in 'Light Touch' regulations for OTT platforms. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that the government through its Telecom Bill is aiming to bring in 'Light Touch' regulations for Over the Top (OTT) platforms. While addressing a press conference, the Union Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics and Information Technology said that the bill will work as protection of the users. "Wherever possible the regulation should have very effective means of achieving the objective. We have to make strict effective regulation wherever required, but rest in all the places there will be light touch and simple regulations, so n...
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