Need to clearly define OTT communication services in draft telecom bill, telecom body urges govt

The Cellular Operators Association of India has pushed forward a strong demand of its member companies to regulate the over-the-top or OTT communication players such as WhatsApp, Signal, Telgram etc. The association, whih represents Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea has urged the government to define the OTT Communication services in the draft telecom bill in order to bring comprehensiveness and avoid any possible ambiguity.