India, July 23 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Government has taken following steps:
For improving the number of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections: Vide Unified License amendment date 25.10.2021 issued by Department of Telecommunications (DoT), revenue from 'activities under a license/ permission issued by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (including cable TV services)' has been allowed to be deducted to arrive at Applicable Gross Revenue (ApGR) for internet services cum cable TV operators.
For securing telecom networks against threats: Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 and Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure Rules, 2024 have been notified under Section 22 of the Telecommunications Act, 202...