- The reforms were launched at the curtain raiser of the World Telecom Standardization Assembly to be hosted by India in October 2024.
- International Telecommunications Union, a specialized agency of the United Nations, conducts the WTSA once every four years.
- International Telecommunications Union, a specialized agency of the United Nations, conducts the WTSA once every four years.
- Key reforms announced
- Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox (SRS): simplifies research and development regulations to encourage spectrum band exploration and drive technological advancements.
- Wireless Test Zones (WiTe Zones) for facilitating outdoor testing in SRS.
- WiTe Zones are categorized into urban and remote areas for experimentation.
- Wireless Test Zones (WiTe Zones) for facilitating outdoor testing in SRS.
- Abolition of Wireless Operating License (required as per Indian Telegraph Act, 1885) to simplify licensing processes, save service providers' time and improve the ease of doing business.
- MoU with Ericsson for the “Ericsson Educate” program to offer approved courses and improve students' digital skills in universities where 5G case labs have been established.
- Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox (SRS): simplifies research and development regulations to encourage spectrum band exploration and drive technological advancements.
- About Telecom sector
- The telecom industry in India is the second largest in the world, with a subscriber base of 1.079 Bn.
- Challenges: sustaining average revenue per user growth, maintaining consistent service quality, adapting to shifting consumer preferences, intense competition, etc.
Other government initiatives for the telecom sector
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