Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022

[Bapun]

The Ministry of Communications has released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 for comments by October 20, 2022.

https://dot.gov.in/relatedlinks/indian-telecommunication-bill-2022

https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/Draft%20Indian%20Telecommunication%20Bill%2C%202022.pdf

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[Bapun]

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[saketk11]

I hope deadline for comments is open for citizen
and get more time than just 30days-it should be 5th November.

 

[Bapun]

New Telecom Bill first step to protect users from cyber fraud, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw also spoke about a strict KYC process to protect users from cyber and telecom fraud, during an interaction with the media.

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[Bapun]

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The draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 retains its colonial roots

Read our initial explainer on the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022. We highlight how the bill represents a missed opportunity for legislative reform to bring the Indian telecom sector into the 21st century.

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[iDJ]

Social media apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, Telegram etc. will be required to buy spectrum now.

 

[OnlyTech]

The Ministry has extended the timeline for comments by 10 days in light of the request from the stakeholders.

DoT extends time for comments on draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022

 

[Esmail]

Social media apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, Telegram etc. will be required to buy spectrum now.

What? No that's not what this means
Spectrum and licence are two different things.
Spectrum is needed by telecom operators whereas licence will be needed by all communication service providers be it telcos or OTT apps like WhatsApp.

 

[OnlyTech]

The deadline has been extended for the second time keeping in mind the requests for further extension.

DoT again extends time for comments on draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022