DoT Technical Arm “TEC” conducts awareness program for startups/ companies in the telecom sector in Bengaluru
Department of Telecommunication’s Technical Arm “TEC” (Telecommunication Engineering Centre) has conducted an awareness program at ITI Complex, Begaluru on February 02, 2024 for startups/ companies in the telecommunication sector on mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment (MTCTE), voluntary testing and certifications viz. Type Approvals, Interface approval, Certificate of approval, Technology approval and Lab designation by TEC, etc.
Establishments of Data Centers in Telangana
Chief Minister of Telangana met with the CEO of Iron Mountain, and the CEO of Web Werks, at the World Economic Forum. The meeting led to a major investment announcement, in which Web Werks would announce INR 5,200 crore to establish data centers in Telangana. Chief Minister of Telangana, along with Hon’ble Minister of ITE&C, Industries, and Legislative Affairs, and CEO of Iron Mountain, and the CEO of Web Werks, exchanged an MOU for data center investments amounting to a total of ₹5,200 Crores to be invested in Telangana over the next few years.
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Kenya on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation
India Stack Solutions are a DPIs developed and implemented by India at population scale to provide access and delivery of public services. It aims to enhance connectivity, promote digital inclusion, and enable seamless access to public service. These are built on open technologies, are interoperable and are designed to harness industry and community participation which fosters innovative and inclusive solutions. However, each country has unique needs and challenges in building DPI, although the basic functionality is similar, allowing for global cooperation.
DoT Takes pro-active measures in preventing cyber frauds
DoT has warned users against fraud and has clarified that the telecom service providers never ask their subscribers to dial *401# and to be aware against callers making such requests.
DoT advises citizens against malicious calls from international numbers aimed at creating panic
The DoT has directed all the telecom service providers to block malicious calls from anti national elements. Citizens, on receiving such calls, are advised to report to DoT at help-sancharsaathi[at]gov[dot]in or their telecom service providers.
TRAI issues Consultation Paper on “Regulating Converged Digital Technologies and Services –Enabling Convergence of Carriage of Broadcasting and Telecommunication services.”
The consultation paper is available on the TRAI website, and the last date for submission of comments is 27.02.2023 and counter comments by 13.03.2023. The Comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form to Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Advisor (Broadband and Policy Analysis), TRAI, on the email id: advbbpa@trai.gov.in with a copy to jtadv-bbpa@trai.gov.in.
Extension of last date to receive comments and counter comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem”
Keeping in view the requests of stakeholders, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments up to 22nd January 2024 and for counter-comments up to 05th February 2024. Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments preferably in electronic form by e-mail to advadmn@trai.gov.in with a copy to vibhatomar@trai.gov.in.
MeitY issues advisory to all intermediaries to comply with existing IT rules
The advisory mandates that intermediaries communicate prohibited content, particularly those specified under Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules, clearly and precisely to users.
Telecommunications Act, 2023
Legislative Department has notified the Telecommunications Act, 2023 to amend and consolidate the law relating to development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services, telecommunication networks and assignment of spectrum.
Consultation Paper on “Assignment of Spectrum in E&V Bands, and Spectrum for Microwave Access (MWA) & Microwave Backbone (MWB)”
Keeping in view the request of stakeholders for extension of time for submission of counter comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written Counter comments up to 3rd January 2024.
