2023 Telecommunications Act in India introduces modern eligibility norms for TRAI, optimizes spectrum utilization, and replaces outdated laws.

India's Ministry of Communications has introduced new eligibility norms for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The Telecommunications Act 2023 aims to modernize the telecom sector, focusing on optimizing spectrum utilization, including secondary assignment, sharing, trading, and leasing. The Act replaces existing legislations such as the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and Indian Wireless Telegraph Act 1933, due to advancements in telecom technology, and provides a legal framework for efficient spectrum utilization. Additionally, the Act empowers the Central Government to establish an enforcement and monitoring mechanism for spectrum use.

July 05, 2024
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