India Introduces Telecom Bill

Dec 28, 2023 Last reply: 2 years ago 1 Replies

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The bill also specifies that spectrum for satellite-based broadband services – which Deloitte sees becoming a $1.9 billion market by 2030 – will be licensed, not auctioned. ...



One of the bill's most controversial aspects is that it allows the central government to take control of any telecom service in the interest of public safety. ...



Other provisions of the bill also include a requirement to collect biometric identification before issuing a new SIM card. ...



Am 28.12.2023 um 10:33:43 Uhr schrieb Telecom Digest Moderator:

Every time public safety is named in that context, it means actions against the privacy or freedom of people, at least in most cases.

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