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Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
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Meta Concerned Over Telecom Bill’s Ambiguities, Fears Government Regulation of OTT Apps: Report
The Parliament passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which seeks to amend the laws relating to telecommunication services and networks, on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 13, would allow for the government to temporarily take control of telecom servic...
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Data Protection, Telecom Bills Likely to Be Tabled in Monsoon Session of Parliament: IT Minister Says
Union Minister of Communications and Electronics, and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that the Telecom Bill and Digital Data Protection Bill were both in a "very advanced stage" and could be tabled before Parliament in the next Monsoon Session. The minister also added that two of the bills have already been placed for public ...
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Draft Telecom Bill: BIF Urges for Exclusion of OTT Services From Elements
The Broadband India Forum (BIF) has asserted that Over-The-Top (OTT) communications service should be excluded from the elements mentioned in the definition of telecommunication services, as the industry body gave its submissions on the draft telecom bill. BIF said many strong and substantive reasons sharply differentiate OTTs from telecommunicatio...
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DoT Extends Deadline for Receipt of Comments on Indian Telecommunication Bill Draft Till November 20
The Ministry of Communication has extended the last date for receipt of comments from the general public and stakeholders towards the draft of the Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, till November 20 this year. "The draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, along with an Explanatory Note, was released by this Ministry on DoT's website on Septembe...
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Draft Telecom Bill Sections See Parliamentary Panel Red Flags: Report
Members of the parliamentary panel on IT on Friday expressed apprehensions about some provisions of the new draft telecom bill and sought details from the Telecom Ministry about how the law will ensure data safety and privacy, sources said.
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TRAI's Concerns Over Draft Telecom Bill Provisions Said to Be Duly Addressed
TRAI's apprehensions over potential dilution of powers under the draft telecom bill have been addressed, and the government may look at the option of taking up provisions related to strengthening of the regulatory body separately at a later stage, DoT sources said.
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Spam Calls, Fraud Messages To End Soon: Telecom Minister Explains New Bill
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government through its Telecom Bill is aiming to bring in 'Light Touch' regulations for OTT platforms. He also said that the reforms would help subscribers get relief from spam calls and messages.
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Telecom Bill Likely to Be Implemented in 6-10 Months, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the the new Telecom Bill that will replace the 137-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, is likely to be in place within 6-10 months. The bill, once approved, may require over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Du...
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New Telecom Bill Likely To Be In Place In 6-10 Months: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The new telecom bill is expected to be in place in 6-10 months but the government is not in a hurry, communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today.
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"Spectrum Like Atma": Trinamool's Mahua Moitra Shares Gem From Note On Telecom Bill
Bengal MP Mahua Moitra says the Gita is "essential reading" for the next meeting with telecom department officials
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Department of Telecom Introduces Draft Telecom Bill Aimed at Regulating Internet-Based Services
The Department of Telecom on Wednesday introduced a Draft Telecom Bill which is aimed to replace the existing regulatory framework for the telecommunication sector that is based on the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885. This new bill will consolidate and amend the laws governing the provision, development, expansion and operation of telecommunication se...
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Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
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Meta Concerned Over Telecom Bill’s Ambiguities, Fears Government Regulation of OTT Apps: Report
The Parliament passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which seeks to amend the laws relating to telecommunication services and networks, on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 13, would allow for the government to temporarily take control of telecom servic...
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Data Protection, Telecom Bills Likely to Be Tabled in Monsoon Session of Parliament: IT Minister Says
Union Minister of Communications and Electronics, and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that the Telecom Bill and Digital Data Protection Bill were both in a "very advanced stage" and could be tabled before Parliament in the next Monsoon Session. The minister also added that two of the bills have already been placed for public ...
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Draft Telecom Bill: BIF Urges for Exclusion of OTT Services From Elements
The Broadband India Forum (BIF) has asserted that Over-The-Top (OTT) communications service should be excluded from the elements mentioned in the definition of telecommunication services, as the industry body gave its submissions on the draft telecom bill. BIF said many strong and substantive reasons sharply differentiate OTTs from telecommunicatio...
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DoT Extends Deadline for Receipt of Comments on Indian Telecommunication Bill Draft Till November 20
The Ministry of Communication has extended the last date for receipt of comments from the general public and stakeholders towards the draft of the Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, till November 20 this year. "The draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, along with an Explanatory Note, was released by this Ministry on DoT's website on Septembe...
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Draft Telecom Bill Sections See Parliamentary Panel Red Flags: Report
Members of the parliamentary panel on IT on Friday expressed apprehensions about some provisions of the new draft telecom bill and sought details from the Telecom Ministry about how the law will ensure data safety and privacy, sources said.
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TRAI's Concerns Over Draft Telecom Bill Provisions Said to Be Duly Addressed
TRAI's apprehensions over potential dilution of powers under the draft telecom bill have been addressed, and the government may look at the option of taking up provisions related to strengthening of the regulatory body separately at a later stage, DoT sources said.
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Spam Calls, Fraud Messages To End Soon: Telecom Minister Explains New Bill
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government through its Telecom Bill is aiming to bring in 'Light Touch' regulations for OTT platforms. He also said that the reforms would help subscribers get relief from spam calls and messages.
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Telecom Bill Likely to Be Implemented in 6-10 Months, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the the new Telecom Bill that will replace the 137-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, is likely to be in place within 6-10 months. The bill, once approved, may require over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Du...
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New Telecom Bill Likely To Be In Place In 6-10 Months: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The new telecom bill is expected to be in place in 6-10 months but the government is not in a hurry, communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today.
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"Spectrum Like Atma": Trinamool's Mahua Moitra Shares Gem From Note On Telecom Bill
Bengal MP Mahua Moitra says the Gita is "essential reading" for the next meeting with telecom department officials
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Department of Telecom Introduces Draft Telecom Bill Aimed at Regulating Internet-Based Services
The Department of Telecom on Wednesday introduced a Draft Telecom Bill which is aimed to replace the existing regulatory framework for the telecommunication sector that is based on the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885. This new bill will consolidate and amend the laws governing the provision, development, expansion and operation of telecommunication se...
