Apart from policy support and enabling requirements that big enterprises would have, there could be some ease of doing business issues for technology companies that require attention from time to time, and which are brought to MeitY's notice, he said.
“We deliberated on critical issues with telecom Industry CEOs today during IMC-2024, and drew up an action plan to work on areas, ranging from developing new `Made In India’ tech products to fighting spam/frauds and ramping up telecom infrastructure for 100% inclusion,” Scindia said in a post on microblogging site, X, on Day 2 of IMC-2024.
The issue of bringing NTN under regulatory ambit, including auctioning of spectrum, has snowballed into a controversy with telecom carriers demanding a level-playing field.
Trai also signed a bilateral agreement with the Saudi Arabian telecom and broadcasting agreement for cooperation between the two bodies.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India is all set to become a provider of telecom services and Indian companies will become providers of high security and quality technological equipment to emerging economies.
"For most people in the United States, rationing their internet usage would be unthinkable and impractical. But, for millions, limitations on how much data they can use online is a constant concern," said FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
“As telecom companies automate more of their operations, they open themselves up to new vulnerabilities. AI can certainly help in detecting cyberattacks more swiftly, but the risk remains.”
On Tuesday, Modi inaugurated the eighth edition of the India Mobile Congress 2024, and the World Telecommunication Standards Assembly (WTSA) in New Delhi, jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications.
“The Indian mobile Congress and the international 6G symposium demonstrates both local and global advancements in 6G and also design principles that will shape the future of telecom,” Scindia said.
BSNL is using 4G technology developed by a consortium of state-run C-DOT and domestic IT company TCS.
Since Trai is already undertaking a consultation process on the spam issue, and has received comments from all stakeholders, it is expected to come out with a supplementary paper and aim to give the recommendations together, the officials added. “As per DoT, telemarketers should be brought under the authorisation category. In the reference, DoT has asked Trai to recommend the framework for authorisation,” one of the officials said.
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