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COAI Calls For Same Rules For Telcos, OTT Services

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March 27, 2025

The Telcos Argued That The Act Requires WhatsApp-Like Services To Need Authorisation From The Govt To Operate

- Aditi Agrawal

NEW DELHI: A prominent industry body that represents telcos lauded the IT parliamentary committee's recommendation that the IT ministry, information and broadcasting ministry, and the department of telecommunications should be brought under one umbrella to address regulatory issues stemming from technological convergence. This will lead to efficiency in policy formulation and compliance by companies, the body said.

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