Telecom Bill
Govt Not Interested to Show Caller ID Anymore to Users
The Telecom Bill 2023, recently approved, has undergone a significant change, removing the mandatory requirement for telcos to display caller ID information to call receivers. In the initial draft, the government proposed the inclusion of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) as a compulsory feature for telecom providers. This system would have presented registered user names from […]
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Indus Towers Commends Telecom Bill 2023 for Resolving Industry Concerns
The recent Telecommunications Bill of 2023 signifies a crucial effort to modernize the longstanding Indian Telegraph Act, which has governed the telecom sector for 138 years. Introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Telecommunications Minister, the bill aims to amend and consolidate laws related to the development, expansion, and operation of telecommunication services, telecommunication […]
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Safeguarding Telecom Networks: Plans Underway for a Dedicated Cybersecurity Agency
The government is gearing up to establish a national cybersecurity agency to ensure the safety of telecommunication networks and services, according to a senior official. Speaking anonymously, the official acknowledged the escalating frequency of cyberattacks in recent years and stressed the necessity of securing critical infrastructure. Although the timeline and specifics are yet to be […]
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Industry Responds to Telecom Bill 2023: A Positive Outlook
Union Minister of Telecom and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, presented the Telecom Bill 2023 in Lok Sabha, addressing the changing technology landscape and replacing outdated policies. The telecom and tech industry has welcomed the bill, which offers key solutions, including clarity on spectrum allocation for satellite communication (satcom) companies. The government has clarified that spectrum for […]
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