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Whatsapp, Zoom may need licences to operate
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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...