Handset makers may need to disclose data capability soon

Amid grievances of consumers related to internet speeds, the government is mulling a proposal to make it mandatory for mobile phone makers to disclose the upload and download speed capacities of their devices to users, according to people aware of the matter.

Since the quality of internet speeds are a function of both network and device specifications, the move is aimed at empowering users to take better decisions while purchasing smartphones and other devices such as tablets, laptops, etc.