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DoT may bring digital apps under licensing purview in draft telecom bill
The companies will convey their fears during the consultation process
 "DoT may bring digital apps under licensing purview in draft telecom bill")
The 5G opportunity for a unitary paradigm
Adopt high-speed wireless subnetworks of small cells, and a commons approach
 "The 5G opportunity for a unitary paradigm")
Taxes absorb 58% telco revenues in nation with lowest tariff: Voda-Idea CEO
Says operational cash generation can be released for investments if govt eases tax burden
 "Taxes absorb 58% telco revenues in nation with lowest tariff: Voda-Idea CEO")
Govt's China-style internet laws may expose citizens to more surveillance
It seeks to bend the industry to the government's will by imposing a license requirement on everything from Gmail to FaceTime and Skype
 "Govt's China-style internet laws may expose citizens to more surveillance")
Delhi High Court stays TDSAT order asking broadcasters for OTT content
TRAI has argued that broadcasters are supplying signals of linear channels to OTT platforms circumventing Clause 5.6 of the Uplinking and Downlinking guidelines for television channels
 "Delhi High Court stays TDSAT order asking broadcasters for OTT content")
Spectrum allocation plan may be updated when telecom bill goes live
Move may open up new spectrums for 5G auction and deployment in next 6-10 months
 "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")
DoT open to expand list of offences in draft telecom Bill, say officials
Growing international focus on India's fast growing tele-scammers has led govt to specifically focus on call-based frauds and scams, sources say
 "DoT open to expand list of offences in draft telecom Bill, say officials")
How many mobile SIMs are linked with your Aadhaar: Check details here
According to DoT guidelines, an individual mobile subscriber can register up to nine mobile connections in his or her name
 "How many mobile SIMs are linked with your Aadhaar: Check details here")
Extant rules choke growth, telecom bill needs review: Broadband India Forum
Forum also believes the bill also weakens role of telecom regulator, makes it subservient to govt
Top headlines: IPO disclosure norms, moonlighting, telecom bill, and more
From the provisions in the new telecom bill to Sebi coming up with disclosure norms for IPOs of new-age companies, here are the top headlines on Friday
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How disruptive will the draft telecommunication bill be?
The draft Indian Telecommunications 2022 bill, which seeks to address problems in the telecom sector, may have far reaching effects on OTT services, spectrum allocations and other fields. Find out how
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Inclusion of OTT platforms in Telecom Bill maybe a risk to digital economy
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, late on Wednesday
Insolvent companies could lose spectrum under the new Telecom Bill
Spectrum assigned to the insolvent company will revert to government control in case it fails to comply with these conditions
 "Insolvent companies could lose spectrum under the new Telecom Bill")
Draft Telecommunication Bill to reduce paperwork, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
It is part of the overhauling exercise being done by the department of telecommunications internally as it looks to simplify procedures and provide ease of doing business to the industry
 "Draft Telecommunication Bill to reduce paperwork, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
New telecom bill may clarify on insolvency norms for stressed firms: Report
With Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, a spectrum will be held by a telco till it continues to pay the dues and provide the services. Once the service stops, the spectrum will go to the government
 "New telecom bill may clarify on insolvency norms for stressed firms: Report")
Telcos want seven sections of the Telegraph Act 1885 repealed or modified
Technology has made some sections irrelevant while others need strengthening for the modern age, telcos have argued through their apex body, COAI
 "Telcos want seven sections of the Telegraph Act 1885 repealed or modified")
Vodafone Idea decides to not convert its AGR dues into equity: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi) needs to tell its decision to DoT on September 16 if it wants to convert the FY18 and FY19 dues into equity
FinMin okays converting Vodafone Idea's Rs 16,100 cr dues to govt equity
The government of India will own nearly 33% of Vodafone Idea's equity, and become the single-largest shareholder if the deal goes through
 "FinMin okays converting Vodafone Idea's Rs 16,100 cr dues to govt equity")
Telecom association demands 'converged' law for various digital services
The telecom industry body was responding to a DOT consultation paper, which aims at reviewing the existing legal and regulatory provisions governing telecommunications