telecom regulations – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Relief from Call Drops and Slow Internet: Government’s Plan Unveiled https://newsanalysisindia.com/tech/relief-from-call-drops-and-slow-internet-governments-plan-unveiled/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/relief-from-call-drops-and-slow-internet-governments-plan-unveiled/ Call drops and slow internet are significant frustrations for many. Complaints about call interruptions and difficulties using the internet due to poor network connectivity are frequently shared on social media. However, improvements are on the horizon, with potential relief from these issues soon.

The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is preparing to tighten regulations related to the quality of telecom services. The DOT has requested feedback from all telecom companies on this matter. As the reach of telecom services has expanded, so too have complaints, including those about slow internet and call drops.

To address these issues, the DOT intends to strengthen quality regulations. Quality parameters will be established based on each state’s needs, obligating telecom companies to adhere to the defined standards.

]]> Government’s ‘Digital Strike’: 400,000 SIM Cards Blocked to Combat Fraud https://newsanalysisindia.com/tech/governments-digital-strike-400000-sim-cards-blocked-to-combat-fraud/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/governments-digital-strike-400000-sim-cards-blocked-to-combat-fraud/ To curb the increasing fraud cases in India, the Department of Telecommunications has blocked approximately 3 to 4 lakh SIM cards. These SIM cards were being used for fraudulent activities. The Indian government has become strict to tackle spam, scams, and fraud. The rules for issuing SIM cards have also been tightened, and a surveillance system has been implemented to identify and monitor fraudsters.

According to the Financial Risk Indicator data released in May 2025, 2,000 SIM cards involved in financial scams are being caught daily. AI-based technology is used to detect, handle fraud, and identify SIM cards.

The advent of UPI has made transactions easier, but fraudsters have started using it to extort money from people. This is why all banks in India have already been advised to install Financial Risk Indicators in their systems. These indicators identify mobile numbers and categorize them into low, medium, and high-risk categories.

According to an ET report, this has helped in reducing the time taken to take action against fraudulent accounts. Using the Financial Risk Indicator, financial institutions and banks are able to prevent fraudulent transactions. Telecom companies are also increasing security in their network layers to protect people from fraud.

To avoid fraud, remember these things:

* Do not click on any suspicious links.
* Avoid unknown calls and messages.
* Use only official apps.

]]> Charges May Apply for Mobile Number Verification Under New Telecom Regulations https://newsanalysisindia.com/tech/charges-may-apply-for-mobile-number-verification-under-new-telecom-regulations/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/charges-may-apply-for-mobile-number-verification-under-new-telecom-regulations/ The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed changes to cybersecurity rules to curb fraudulent activities associated with mobile phone numbers. A new draft of cybersecurity rules, filed on June 24, suggests the creation of a platform for mobile number verification. This platform will include all entities licensed for customer verification.

The proposed MNV (Mobile Number Verification) platform aims to help authorized entities and licensees verify if a phone number used by a user or company exists in the database. The DoT’s draft also mentions entities that use numbers or transactions to verify users, known as TIUEs (Telecommunication Identifier User Entities).

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