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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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Parliament Passes Telecommunications Bill To Replace British-Era Laws
Parliament today 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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Lok Sabha Passes Telecommunications Bill, Seeks To Amend Telecom Body Act
A bill to amend and consolidate the laws relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks, the assignment of spectrum and to amend certain provisions of TRAI.
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In India's Telecommunications Draft Bill, A Win For Elon Musk's Starlink
India has proposed a licensing approach to assigning spectrum for satellite internet services and exempt companies from having to bid for it, a win for Elon Musk's venture Starlink which has lobbied hard against any auctions.
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Centre Can Take Over Any Mobile Network For Public Safety, Says Draft Law
The Centre can take temporary possession of any telecommunication network in the interest of public safety or in the event of a public emergency, the proposed law for telecommunications states.
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US House to Vote on Bill to Crack Down on Huawei, ZTE Amid Security Concerns
The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will take up a bipartisan bill called the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act that would require the State Department to report on US NATO allies and others using telecommunication equipment or services in their 5G networks from companies like Huawei and ZTE.
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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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Signal Would Rather Exit a Country Than Compromise on End-to-End Encryption, Meredith Whittaker Says
Signal President Meredith Whittaker asserted in a recent interview that the encrypted messaging app would rather exit a country than comply with laws that weaken encryption on its service. The top executive's comments assume significance in light of the new draft Telecommunications Bill 2022, that proposes a legal framework that could result in the...
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Draft Telecom Bill: Deadline for Receipt of Comments on Draft Bill Extended to October 30
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) on Monday announced that the deadline to receive comments on the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, has been extended to October 30. The previous deadline of October 20 was set by the Ministry of Communications on September 21, when the draft of the bill was released.
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IT Committee Said to Discuss Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022 Next Week, Ahead of Introduction in Parliament
The Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022 is said to be discussed by the IT Committee next week, well ahead of its introduction in Parliament. The Bill is currently in its draft stage and is in the public domain to seek feedback from people. IT Committee Chairman Pratap Jadhav is said to have requested all the members to discuss this Telecom Bill so ...
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Government Identifies 30 Illegal Telecom Set-Ups for Routing ISD Calls
The Department of Telecommunications in coordination with telecom service providers and law enforcement agencies has cracked down on 30 entities that were routing ISD calls received through internet illegally to mobile and wireline customers in India.
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Telecom Bill to Provide Roadmap for Industry Restructuring, Innovation, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the new telecom bill will provide a clear roadmap for industry restructuring and promote innovation. The draft bill has included OTT as part of the telecommunication service. The government in the bill has proposed a provision to waive fees and penalty of telecom and internet service providers...
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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.
-
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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Parliament Passes Telecommunications Bill To Replace British-Era Laws
Parliament today 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.
-
Lok Sabha Passes Telecommunications Bill, Seeks To Amend Telecom Body Act
A bill to amend and consolidate the laws relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks, the assignment of spectrum and to amend certain provisions of TRAI.
-
In India's Telecommunications Draft Bill, A Win For Elon Musk's Starlink
India has proposed a licensing approach to assigning spectrum for satellite internet services and exempt companies from having to bid for it, a win for Elon Musk's venture Starlink which has lobbied hard against any auctions.
-
Centre Can Take Over Any Mobile Network For Public Safety, Says Draft Law
The Centre can take temporary possession of any telecommunication network in the interest of public safety or in the event of a public emergency, the proposed law for telecommunications states.
-
US House to Vote on Bill to Crack Down on Huawei, ZTE Amid Security Concerns
The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will take up a bipartisan bill called the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act that would require the State Department to report on US NATO allies and others using telecommunication equipment or services in their 5G networks from companies like Huawei and ZTE.
-
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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Signal Would Rather Exit a Country Than Compromise on End-to-End Encryption, Meredith Whittaker Says
Signal President Meredith Whittaker asserted in a recent interview that the encrypted messaging app would rather exit a country than comply with laws that weaken encryption on its service. The top executive's comments assume significance in light of the new draft Telecommunications Bill 2022, that proposes a legal framework that could result in the...
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Draft Telecom Bill: Deadline for Receipt of Comments on Draft Bill Extended to October 30
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) on Monday announced that the deadline to receive comments on the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, has been extended to October 30. The previous deadline of October 20 was set by the Ministry of Communications on September 21, when the draft of the bill was released.
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IT Committee Said to Discuss Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022 Next Week, Ahead of Introduction in Parliament
The Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022 is said to be discussed by the IT Committee next week, well ahead of its introduction in Parliament. The Bill is currently in its draft stage and is in the public domain to seek feedback from people. IT Committee Chairman Pratap Jadhav is said to have requested all the members to discuss this Telecom Bill so ...
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Government Identifies 30 Illegal Telecom Set-Ups for Routing ISD Calls
The Department of Telecommunications in coordination with telecom service providers and law enforcement agencies has cracked down on 30 entities that were routing ISD calls received through internet illegally to mobile and wireline customers in India.
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Telecom Bill to Provide Roadmap for Industry Restructuring, Innovation, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the new telecom bill will provide a clear roadmap for industry restructuring and promote innovation. The draft bill has included OTT as part of the telecommunication service. The government in the bill has proposed a provision to waive fees and penalty of telecom and internet service providers...
