New telecom rules are going to be implemented effectively from January 1, 2025. The Department of Telecom has said that with the implementation of these rules, it will be easy for companies to install new mobile towers. Earlier they had to struggle to get permission, but with the implementation of the Right of Way (RoW) rule, this hassle will end.
Many important rules are going to change for telecom companies (New Telecom Rule) from January 1, 2025. A few days ago, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) made some new laws. Some of which came into force this year, while some will be effective next year. All companies will have to compulsorily follow the rules included in the Telecom Act.
The purpose of the DoT behind implementing these rules is to improve the service of telecom companies. What is going to change from January 1, 2025. Here we are going to tell.
Rules are going to change
Right of Way (RoW) rule is going to be implemented from January 1, 2025. It was included in the Telecom Act in September, but the rule is going to be effectively implemented from January 1. TRAI has clearly said that all companies will have to follow these rules.
What is in the new rules
Under the new rules, companies will have to focus on installing optical fiber lines and new mobile towers. Dot said that all companies will have to implement the new rules from January 1. Implementation of the Right of Way (RoW) rule will help companies improve their service. The new rule tells where telecom companies like Jio, Airtel, Voda, BSNL can install new mobile towers.
It has also been said that now telecom companies will not have to do much fuss to install mobile towers. Earlier, companies had to take permission from many places to install mobile towers, but now permission will have to be taken from only one place. These rules have been made keeping in mind the public and companies.
Telecom operators had urged
The new RoW rule simplifies the process of maintaining digital records to provide transparency and efficiency. A few days ago, telecom operators had urged the government to implement the RoW rule. They said that this rule will bring transparency and efficiency will also improve.
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