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Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Gears Up for Implementation of Over 30 Rules Based on New Telecom Act
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is actively developing over 30 rules in line with the recently enacted Telecommunications Act, set for implementation in the coming months. Officials familiar with the matter revealed that these rules will cover aspects such as spectrum allotment, call interception, and biometric data collection, necessitating the establishment of defined processes. An […]
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DoT to Minimize Physical KYC Process
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is set to eliminate the costly and time-consuming practice of physically validating client details for selling mobile connections, effective January 1, 2024. The move, detailed in a Tuesday notification from the DoT, aims to streamline the Know Your Customer (KYC) process and reduce SIM fraud. The decision discontinues […]
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India’s Telecom Sector Poised for Additional Reforms, According to Report
The Indian government is set to roll out a second wave of reforms aimed at fostering a more business-friendly environment in the country’s telecom sector, according to a report by FE. Led by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union IT and Telecom Minister of India, the reforms will focus on simplifying licensing processes, rationalizing penalties, and expediting […]
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Continued Support from DoT, TRAI, and Power Ministry Spurs Adoption of Green Open Access by States
Due to the ongoing support from the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), and the Ministry of Power, Green Open Access rules have started in various states across the country on Tuesday, announced by the Cellular Operators Association (COAI). COAI revealed five states- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand- which has […]
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DoT Gives Assurance to OTT and Tech Companies Regarding Net Neutrality Rules
The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) believes over-the-top (OTT) players and technology companies have no reason to be concerned about telecom companies flouting net neutrality rules, as the operators are bound by licence conditions in ensuring that internet traffic remains non-discriminatory. While the government has not made any decision on a revenue share between telcos and […]
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Bulk SIM Card Sale Banned. Agents needs Police Verification
Securitas has introduced Securitas Technology by merging its existing electronic security business with STANLEY. The newly launched global brand,
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