OTT not under ambit of Telecom Bill: Ashwini VaishnawThe minister's first official comments on the issue are likely to allay concerns raised by some app makers and activists that the broad def...
23 Dec, 2023, 07.28 AM IST
Rights bodies and activists call for withdrawal of telecom billIn a letter to union minister for telecommunications Ashwini Vaishnaw, these organisations have said that the bill "imperils encryption" an...
22 Dec, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Rajya Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill 2023The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The bill aims to amend and consolidate the laws related to th...
21 Dec, 2023, 05.32 PM IST
Telecom Bill consumer-centric, investor-friendly; clarifies on host of key issues facing sector: BIFBIF President T V Ramachandran said the Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 will serve as a strong enabler for the larger digital ecosystem...
21 Dec, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
No decision yet on having similar rules for OTTs and telcos: officialThe definition of telecommunications in the 2023 Bill is taken from the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933. As per that, telegraph means a...
20 Dec, 2023, 09.00 AM IST
Telecom Bill to bring predictability in spectrum-related matters: Gopal VittalThe proposed law, Vittal said, suggests ground-breaking reforms by streamlining India's licensing landscape, and aims to simplify the curre...
19 Dec, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
New Telecom Bill will allow govt to take over or suspend mobile services during emergenciesThe Union communications minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, presented the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the 13...
19 Dec, 2023, 12.54 PM IST
Telecom Bill to be tabled today in Lok Sabha; OTT apps may be kept out"The President has been informed about the Telecommunications Bill 2023. It is likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday, December 18,...
18 Dec, 2023, 12.22 AM IST
Draft bills in simple language to allow layman understand them: Parliamentary panel"For a layman to understand the bills which are presented to Parliament is very difficult. The Committee, therefore, would like to recommen...
02 Apr, 2023, 02.37 PM IST
Industry bodies call for draft Telecom Bill reviewThe statement signed by App Association, Asia Internet Coalition, Computer and Communications Industry Association, Information Technology ...
10 Nov, 2022, 11.37 PM IST
Will continue with Trai Act's existing provisions for now: Ashwini VaishnawVaishnaw, also minister for information technology and railways, told ET in an interview that the new IT rules notified on Friday were prim...
31 Oct, 2022, 06.13 AM IST
Telecom bill may not help hasten insolvency cases in sector: Ind-RaThe draft law also mentions that the government reserves the right to take back the spectrum if the ailing telecom operator fails to pay go...
26 Sep, 2022, 06.46 PM IST
No conflict between telecom, other laws on OTT regulation: Telecom minister Ashiwini VaishnawSpeaking to reporters Friday, he clarified that the draft telecom bill—which should become a law in six to 10 months—has clearly defined th...
23 Sep, 2022, 11.27 PM IST
Govt proposes to bring internet calling, messaging apps under telecom licence"For provision of Telecommunication Services and Telecommunication Networks, an entity shall have to obtain a license," the draft bill rele...
22 Sep, 2022, 03.38 PM IST
India to bring at least 3 more legislations to overhaul digital regulatory systemThe reforms process for the telecom sector was started in September last year, when the government announced a slew of structural reforms i...
22 Sep, 2022, 03.23 PM IST
COAI terms draft telecom bill 'reformative'"In keeping with the recent trend of reformative policy making by the government, this draft Indian Telecommunication bill is another miles...
22 Sep, 2022, 12.52 PM IST
Assigning spectrum via auction or via administrative process is Centre's call, says new BillAs per the draft Bill, spectrum can be assigned through an auction or administrative process, depending on the requirements. It has propose...
22 Sep, 2022, 12.54 AM IST