Govt tables Telecommunications Bill 2023 in Parliament: Check details

The government on Monday tabled before Parliament a new draft of the Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2023, to create a legal and regulatory framework for telecom networks.

The Bill seeks to replace the existing regulatory framework for the telecommunication sector, which is based on the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Wireless Telegraphy Act (1933), and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act (1950).

The government has said the legislation has a dual commitment: Safeguarding user interest and fostering innovation. One of its key objectives is to tackle the menace of fraudulent calls from international numbers.