Telecom operators seek to bring call, messaging apps under licence
Indian telecom operators requested Trai to bring OTT apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram under the new Telecommunication Act's licensing framework. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea stressed that monitoring these services is crucial for security and consumer protection, citing the broad definition of 'telecommunications' under the Act.
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