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Telecom Bill 2023 passed by Lok Sabha; Here are 10 things you need to know
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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...
Govt wants India’s telecom service to remain most affordable in entire world: Telecom Minister
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Govt wants India’s telecom service to remain most affordable in entire world: Telecom Minister

[ad_1] The government wants India's telecom service to remain the most affordable in the entire world, union telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.According to the telecom sector industry body Cellular Operators Association of India, telecom operators have not been able to monetise 5G service since its launch last year. "From the government side we are very clear. We would like telecom service to continue to remain the most affordable in the entire world and today among all large economies India's telecom sector is the most affordable telecom sector," Vaishnaw told PTI in an interview at India Mobile Congress 2023. According to analysts, telecom operators need an average revenue per user (ARPU) in the range of ₹270-300 over next three years to realise the investments they are making i...