DoT amends norms for procuring telecom gear
March 10, 2021
Licensees should comply with the guidelines for enhanced supervision and effective control of telecom networks - Businessline
Licensees should comply with the guidelines for enhanced supervision and effective control of telecom networks - Businessline×
Operator to use only ‘trusted products’ in network with ‘designated authority’ nod
The government on Wednesday amended the unified licence for procurement of telecom equipment. According to the amendments to come into effect from June 15, the licensee (operator) will only use ‘trusted products’ in its network and seek permission from ‘designated authority’ for upgrading the existing network.
The designated authority for this purpose will be the National Cyber Security Coordinator and, in this regard, the licensee will have to provide any information as and when sought by the designated authority, it said.
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Cybersquatters are using terms like Covid-19, corona, drugs and vaccine within the disputed domain name for spreading widespread rumours, false information and misinformed campaigns, a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) official told TOI. Simply put, cybersquatting is the abusive registration of trademarks as domain names, where an individual or
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The Rs 12,195 crore PLI scheme for telecom equipment manufacturing is a big positive that will spur local production, generate employment, and position the country as a global hub for innovation, industry experts said on Wednesday. Industry body COAI lauded the move saying telecom is the backbone of a digitally-connected India and the initiative will further boost local manufacturing and create job opportunities. India is already the second largest telecom market globally and this will go a long way in making the country a global hub for telecom innovation, SP Kochhar, Director General of COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India) said in a statement.
The Rs 12,195 crore PLI scheme for telecom equipment manufacturing is "a big positive" that will spur local production, generate employment, and position the country as a global hub for innovation, industry experts said on Wednesday.