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Draft Telecommunications Bill
What is the draft telecommunication Bill?
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) released the draft of the Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022 on September 22, 2022. The Bill seeks to replace three laws: the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950.
Key features of draft Telecom Bill, 2022
• The draft Telecom Bill, 2022 provides an enabling framework for the Central Government to prescribe...
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Latest Updates on Draft Telecommunications Bill
Waiver provision removed in Telecom Bill, could hurt Vi recovery: Experts
The original draft of the Bill contained a framework to waive the license fees for financially troubled companies. Had these provisions made it to the final bill, things would have been easier for VI
 "Waiver provision removed in Telecom Bill, could hurt Vi recovery: Experts")
Govt tables Telecommunications Bill 2023 in Parliament: Check details
The Centre will take temporary possession of telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety, under the Telecommunications Bill, 2023
 "Govt tables Telecommunications Bill 2023 in Parliament: Check details")
DoT to make room for 'powerful' regulator in new Telecommunications Bill
The bill, which was released last September, was opened up for wider public consultation. It is now in the final stages
 "DoT to make room for 'powerful' regulator in new Telecommunications Bill")
Trai seeks view on sharing of core telecom network and inter-band spectrum
Trai has fixed February 10 as the last date for the comments and February 24 for the counter-comments
Mobile calls may turn pricey, providers likely to hike 4G rates: Report
Inability to pay vendors and invest in business could hurt its operations, especially its ability to retain high ARPU postpaid customers, the report said
 "Mobile calls may turn pricey, providers likely to hike 4G rates: Report")
USOF successor to focus on indigenising tech, hiring global bandwidth
Govt plans to include fund in upcoming telecom Bill despite telcos' opposition, officials said
 "USOF successor to focus on indigenising tech, hiring global bandwidth")
Regulation of OTT apps to be clarified in revised telecom bill: Report
Officials aware of the matter said that revised telecom bill will 'clearly' state the Centre's aim to regulate only communication apps 'that give the same service as telecom operators'
 "Regulation of OTT apps to be clarified in revised telecom bill: Report")
OTT discussions on draft telecom bill to hamper Indian startups: IAMAI
The IAMAI, in its letter to the Department of Communication (DoT), has expressed grave concern about the impact of these changes on India's startup ecosystem and the digital economy
 "OTT discussions on draft telecom bill to hamper Indian startups: IAMAI")
Spectrum allocation plan may be updated when telecom bill goes live
An updated National Frequency Allocation Plan may open up new spectrums for 5G auctions and deployments in next 6-10 months, said officials
 "Spectrum allocation plan may be updated when telecom bill goes live")
Draft Telecom Bill: Centre to take spectrum back if telcos fail to pay dues
The draft telecom bill also recognised that the spectrum is a valuable resource and provided for the assignment of the spectrum for the public good
 "Draft Telecom Bill: Centre to take spectrum back if telcos fail to pay dues")
Draft telecom Bill recommends Truecaller-like service for users
Vaishnaw says the service will be available for apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram
 "Draft telecom Bill recommends Truecaller-like service for users")
