Indian Telecom Minister meets with operators to address concerns over WhatsApp exclusion from new licensing rules.

Indian Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met with major telecom operators, including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, to address concerns over the exclusion of messaging apps like WhatsApp from new licensing rules proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Operators urged for these apps to be licensed similarly to traditional telecom services. The discussion also covered the significant adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities imposed by the Supreme Court and the need to improve service quality.

September 24, 2024
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