Centre notifies comprehensive telecom cybersecurity rules mandating risk assessment, security audits and incident reporting for all telecom operators
The Department of Telecommunication has notified the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, effective immediately. These Rules aim to provide enhanced cyber […]
TRAI mandates compliance reports and 24 hour network outage reports from service providers from 1st October, 2024
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has directed all telecom service providers to submit report of compliance with its new quality […]
DoT notifies Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024; prescribes compliance obligations for establishment, operation and maintenance of Telecommunication Network
The Department of Telecommunications (“DoT”), pursuant to the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and in supersession of the Indian Telegraph Right […]
DoT launches Digital Intelligence Platform to prevent misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial frauds
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has launched the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) for coordination among stakeholders to prevent misuse of telecom resources […]
Effective 01.01.2024, paper-based KYC process (for adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers) will be discontinued, Dept. of Telecommunications
The Department of Telecommunications (“DoT”) has informed that use of paper-based KYC process for adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as […]
MIB issues Guidelines for Platform Services offered by Multi System Operators (MSOs); mandates registration of all MSOs on the BroadcastSeva portal by 30th November, 2023
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued the “Guidelines for Platform Services offered by Multi System Operators” (“Guidelines”) mandating registration of […]
Public comments invited on the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 till 20th October, 2022
The Department of Telecommunications has published the Draft India Telecommunication Bill, 2022 (“Bill”) with an aim to bring in significant changes to […]
Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory for print and electronic media to refrain from publishing advertisements of online betting platforms owing to significant financial and socio-economic risks for consumers
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory for print, electronic and digital media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms. […]
Comments and counter comments invited from stakeholders on Consultation Paper on Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity by 4th May, 2022 and 18th May, 2022 respectively
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued a Consultation Paper on “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity” with a […]
DoT commences registration of ‘Machine to Machine’ (M2M) service providers & WPAN / WLAN Connectivity Provider for M2M Services on the Saral Sanchar Portal
The Department of Telecommunications had recently issued Guidelines for Registration Process of M2M Service Providers (M2MSP) & WPAN/WLAN Connectivity Provider for M2M […]
Department of Telecommunications issues Guidelines for Registration Process of M2M Service Providers (M2MSP) & WPAN/WLAN Connectivity Provider for M2M Services
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications has issued Guidelines for Registration Process of M2M Service Providers (M2MSP) & WPAN/WLAN Connectivity Provider […]
E-commerce portals advised by DoT against sale of wireless jammers, wireless devices/ equipment as the same is illegal without prior permission or compliance with the Indian Telegraph Act
The Department of Telecommunications (“DoT”)has advised e-commerce portals and offline dealers against sale and/ or purchase of any kind of wireless devices […]