Telecommunication Bill 2023 passed by the Parliament; Know all the key provisions

Telecommunication Bill 2023 has been cleared by the Parliament after the Rajya Sabha passed it on Thursday. Check out the key pointers from the bill.

On Thursday, December 22, the Parliament passed the Indian Telecommunication Bill 2023 after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice note. Earlier on Wednesday, Lok Sabha passed the bill after a short debate. The bill grants the government more power over telecom services in the interest of national security.  (PTI)

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1/5 On Thursday, December 22, the Parliament passed the Indian Telecommunication Bill 2023 after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice note. Earlier on Wednesday, Lok Sabha passed the bill after a short debate. The bill grants the government more power over telecom services in the interest of national security.  (PTI)

The new bill aims to accelerate the deployment of telecom infrastructure, particularly for 5G, by implementing reforms. The proposed measures include exempting telecom networks installed on any property from claims, encumbrances, liquidation, or similar issues related to that property. (Pixabay)

2/5 The new bill aims to accelerate the deployment of telecom infrastructure, particularly for 5G, by implementing reforms. The proposed measures include exempting telecom networks installed on any property from claims, encumbrances, liquidation, or similar issues related to that property. (Pixabay)

The bill gives the government the power to establish rules for the protection and assurance of cybersecurity in telecommunication networks and services in the interest of national security, emergency, or public interest. The bill also takes action against spam calls. As per the bill, the registration of “Do Not Disturb” or DND will get a legal mandate, thus ensuring the protection of consumers from unsolicited calls, messages, etc. (Pixabay)

3/5 The bill gives the government the power to establish rules for the protection and assurance of cybersecurity in telecommunication networks and services in the interest of national security, emergency, or public interest. The bill also takes action against spam calls. As per the bill, the registration of “Do Not Disturb” or DND will get a legal mandate, thus ensuring the protection of consumers from unsolicited calls, messages, etc. (Pixabay)

According to the bill, the press messages of correspondents accredited to the Centre or state governments shall not be intercepted or detained unless their transmission has been prohibited under rules applicable to public emergency, public order, etc. As per the bill, the central government shall assign spectrum for telecommunication through auction except for entries listed in the First Schedule for which assignment shall be done by administrative process. (Bloomberg)

4/5 According to the bill, the press messages of correspondents accredited to the Centre or state governments shall not be intercepted or detained unless their transmission has been prohibited under rules applicable to public emergency, public order, etc. As per the bill, the central government shall assign spectrum for telecommunication through auction except for entries listed in the First Schedule for which assignment shall be done by administrative process. (Bloomberg)

The bill also provides protective measures for telecom infrastructure and reinforces provision for smooth roll-out of networks, especially optical fibre cables. The bill provides for the termination of spectrum assignment if the government determines that the assigned spectrum has remained unutilised without any sufficient reasons. (Pixabay)

5/5 The bill also provides protective measures for telecom infrastructure and reinforces provision for smooth roll-out of networks, especially optical fibre cables. The bill provides for the termination of spectrum assignment if the government determines that the assigned spectrum has remained unutilised without any sufficient reasons. (Pixabay)