Revised telecom draft to clear air on OTT, DTHThe absence of any specific definition of apps in the current draft raised concerns that all types of apps - including streaming platforms ...
09 Dec, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
Bringing OTT players under license regime to present existential threat to startup ecosystem: IAMAIInternet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said that by regulating carriage and content separately, India has enabled the growth of b...
25 Nov, 2022, 08.36 PM IST
OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom BillThe draft bill includes OTT communication services, even though such players have no telecommunication network, BIF argued.
21 Nov, 2022, 09.26 PM IST
OTT communication, broadcasting, can't be termed as telecom services: BIFBroadband India Forum (BIF), representing tech companies, has said that over-the-top (OTT) communication services, broadcasting services an...
21 Nov, 2022, 08.32 AM IST
Keep content, broadcasting out of ‘telecom services’, IAMAI tells governmentFirms say definition of ‘telecommunications’ in the draft Telecom Bill, 2022 is ‘overly broad’
15 Nov, 2022, 06.00 AM 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
Draft telecom Bill not final, Trai issues being addressed, says Ashwini VaishnawET reported October 19 that some clauses in the draft bill seek to give the DoT overriding powers on issues relating to tariffs and quality...
20 Oct, 2022, 05.09 AM IST
DoT extends comments deadline on draft telecom bill to October 30The draft telecom bill, unveiled in late-September, has enlarged the definition of telecom services and brought over-the-top (OTT) communic...
17 Oct, 2022, 07.08 PM IST
Fake identity on OTT, SIM may lead to one year of imprisonment or Rs 50k fineThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has put in these provisions in the recently released draft Telecommunications Bill to protect us...
29 Sep, 2022, 08.23 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
Draft telecom bill released; spectrum allocation, OTT communications among top focus areasThe draft bill has also enlarged the definition of telecommunication services, bringing over-the-top (OTT) communication services such as W...
21 Sep, 2022, 11.44 PM IST
Draft Regulatory Bill may be taken up in winter sessionThe draft Bill, if approved, will be applicable to sectors including oil & gas, coal, internet, broadcasting & cable television, posts, air...
23 Jul, 2014, 04.54 AM IST