Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector

Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector

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Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote….

Data Protection, Telecom Bills Likely to Be Tabled in Monsoon Session of Parliament: IT Minister Says

Data Protection, Telecom Bills Likely to Be Tabled in Monsoon Session of Parliament: IT Minister Says

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The exercise to bring in Telecom Bill and Digital Data Protection Bill is in a “very advanced stage” and is likely to be tabled in Parliament during the next Monsoon Session, said the Union Minister of Communications and Electronics, and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. “Prime Minister has given a very…

TRAI’ Concerns Over Draft Telecom Bill Provisions Said to Be Duly Addressed

TRAI’ Concerns Over Draft Telecom Bill Provisions Said to Be Duly Addressed

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TRAI’s apprehensions over potential dilution of powers under the draft telecom bill have been addressed, and the government may look at the option of taking up provisions related to strengthening of the regulatory body separately at a later stage, DoT sources said. On over-the-top (OTT) communication apps, sources said, the…