India’s Telecom Landscape Transformed: Key Provisions of the Telecom Act 2023

Modernizing India’s Telecom Laws India’s new Telecommunications Act 2023 marks a pivotal shift from outdated legislation to a framework that aligns with contemporary technological advancements and national security imperatives. Effective from June 26, this legislation replaces the archaic Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act of 1933. Enhanced Government Oversight for National Security Underpinning the Telecommunications Act 2023 is a robust emphasis on national security. The government now possesses the authority to assume control over any telecommunication network in times of national security threats or during…