The Telecom Bills passage in the upcoming Monsoon Session is the governments next key goal, according to Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw. He has predicted that it will result in a significant number of licence, regulation, and spectrum reforms.The administration is trying to introduce the new telecom bill during the monsoon session of Parliament, according to a previous report. After inter-ministerial and public consultation, the bill will be presented to Parliament. The Indian Telegraph Act, 1855, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950 will all be repealed in favour of the new telecom bill.Many internet-based over-the-top (OTT) services, including WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram, are proposed to be classified as “telecommunication services” under the new Bill. In addition to OTTs, “telecommunication services” will also include broadcasting services, electronic mail, voice mail, voice, video, and data communication services, audiotex services, videotex services, fixed and mobile services, internet and broadband services, satellite-based communication services, internet-based communication services, in-flight and maritime connectivity services, interpersonal communications services, and machine to machine communication services, according to the report.5G technology in complete IndiaIt has been a long time since Indias citizens began waiting for 5G technology. The government is also working on it as fast as possible. As of now, 5G services have been implemented in many parts of the country. However, the question now is when it will be available nationwide.According to the information, so far 386 districts of the country have got 5G service. At the same time, Union Railway Minister and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made a big disclosure about this today.IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “I cannot name them now but 18 countries have expressed interest in our 4G and 5G stack. A number of countries are interested in adopting UPI. This is the main agenda in G20. At least 50-60 countries have expressed interest.”He said, “Our next main target will be to get the Telecom Bill passed in the Monsoon session of the Parliament. Through this, major reforms will be made in the areas of spectrum, licensing, and regulation. We are working on it and talking to different ministries, stakeholders etc. After the talks, we will be able to bring the final draft.”Ashwini Vaishnaw has made it clear that “By the end of 2024, 5G service will be implemented in the entire nation. India is also moving forward globally. We have moved up on rank 69 from rank 118. This shows how fast India is increasing its internet connectivity.Giving information about the Telecom Reform Bill, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The Telecom Reform Bill will be brought in the Monsoon session. Within the next few years, we will become an exporter of telecom technology.” In todays time, 99 percent of the phones are made under the Make in India project. He also said that BSNLs indigenous network is also working on it.Till date, Reliance Jio has given its 5G services in 277 cities, whereas Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G service in over 110 cities. According to the reports, both the telecom operators are aiming to complete their work by next 15 months.The minister said that apart from this 6G task force have developed a road map for technology. India has 100 patents of 6G now, this journey is going to be very excited, he added.Chinese CCTVs will be replacedSpeaking about Chinese CCTVs in government buildings in India following Australias removal of such cameras from defence facilities due to national security concerns, he said “Our entire cyber security organisation is tackling it. Any threat to the security of India should be able to be neutralised.”
