World Conference on International Telecommunications – Global review of International Telecom Regulations
The global review of International Telecom Regulations (ITRs) was held in the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) at Dubai during 3-14 December, 2012. The ITRs will come into force on 1st January, 2015 and India has not signed the ITRs. Further the ITRs only deal with international telecommunication and they don™t deal with internet.… Read More
Tags: Dubai, India, International Telecommunication Union, Lok Sabha, Minister of State, Shri Milind Deora, Telecommunication, United States
Amendments in Unified Access Service Licence Agreements for Rolling Out BWA and 3G Services
The Roll out obligations mentioned in the amendments of Unified Access Service (UAS)/Cellular Mobile Telephone Service licence Agreement(s) to use 3G/ BWA spectrum for provision of telecom access services inter-alia provides that: (i) Roll out obligation for 3G spectrum: The Licensee shall ensure compliance of the following network roll-out obligations for 3G Spectrum for respective… Read More
Tags: BWA, Hertz, India, License, Lok Sabha, Rest area, Rural area, Shri Milind Deora
12th Five Year Plan Proposes setting up Telecom Finance Corporation for Telecom Sector funding
The 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) has recommended that Telecom Finance Corporation may be created as a vehicle to access funds at competitive rates to facilitate the funding needs to the Telecom Sector, in case of requirement. The National Telecom Policy-2012 has also envisaged the creation of Telecom Finance Corporation as a vehicle to mobilize… Read More
Tags: 12th Five Year Plan, National Telecom Policy 2012, Shri Milind Deora, Telecom Finance Corporation, Telecommunications