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Written Comments: Draft Telecom Cybersecurity Amendment Rules

In June 2025, the Department of Telecommunications released the Draft Telecom Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, proposing a set of far-reaching changes to the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024, which had been notified under the Telecommunication Act, 2023. The draft signals a marked evolution from a telecom-focused framework to a more expansive cybersecurity regime, one that may […]

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Convergence of Internet and Telecom: Assessing the Impact on Digital Ecosystem

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In this study, we deep dive into the nuances of the Draft Bill and analyse it from the lens of the impact on the digital ecosystem. The first chapter gives an introduction to the study. The second chapter deals with the definition of telecommunication services under the Draft Bill and argues that it is broad

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Comments on Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022

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The Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 (Draft Bill) aims to consolidate the current regulations into a singular framework. This proposed legislation would replace the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933 and the Telegraph Wires (UnlawfulPossession) Act, 1950. The bill introduces major reforms in the telecom sector. Provisions relating to providing relief to the

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Response to Consultation Paper on ‘Need for a New Legal Framework Governing Telecommunication in India

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At the outset, we would like to congratulate the Department of Communications, Government of India, on the consultation paper on ‘Need for a new legal framework governing Telecommunication in India’. The paper adopts a forward-looking approach with a key focus on simplifying the regulatory framework and reforming right of way and spectrum management. Further, the

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Enabling A Trillion-Dollar Digital Economy: Interdependent, Interconnected and Digital

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Digital technologies are crucial for India to reach its $5 trillion economic goal by 2024. In 2019, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology estimated India’s digital economy at $200 billion, with projections to reach $1 trillion by 2025. This digital ecosystem encompasses various sectors like IT-BPM, telecom, e-commerce, digital payments, and more. However, without

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