OTT players may be regulated in India, but not as telcos: DoT

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Guest authors

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly rejected demands by telcos to regulate OTT players like WhatsApp and Telegram under the same rules as telecoms companies, although they could still be regulated under other laws.

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Ofcom tightens rules to combat foreign scam calls

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July 30, 2024
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Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has introduced new measures to protect consumers from scam calls originating overseas. The strengthened industry guidance, announced today, requires phone companies to block calls from abroad that falsely…

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Chad and Zambia QoS issues highlighted by regulators

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November 5, 2025
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There is bad news for operators in both Chad and Zambia, whose telecommunications regulators have highlighted what they see as serious quality of service (QoS) deficiencies in their mobile communications offerings.

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GSMA: Addressing connectivity barriers could unlock $170 billion GDP for Sub-Saharan Africa

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November 8, 2024
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In its latest report, the GSMA projected that tackling key connectivity barriers to facilitate AI, 5G, and satellite adoption could add $170 billion to Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP by 2030.

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