Nowadays nobody is without a smartphone. Hence SIM card usage has also been increased. That also added an extra advantage for scammers to do scams. Recently many people have been affected by scam messages and calls and losing their money. From December 1 onwards the DOT (Department of Telecommunications) has put new regulations for SIM Cards. In that, it describes the KYC is made mandatory for buying sim cards.
The Telecommunications Bill 2023, a big step for improving communication in India, was approved in Parliament on Thursday. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav presented the bill in the Rajya Sabha. This bill is crucial for the advancement of telecommunication services, networks, and spectrum allocation. After its success in the Rajya Sabha, the bill moved to the Lok Sabha and got approved on Wednesday. The quick approval process emphasizes the urgency and importance of this bill.
It Strengthened the Customer Protection norms. The Telecommunications Bill 2023 is committed to protecting customers. It introduces strict Know Your Customer (KYC) rules to make sure customer information in the telecom system stays safe. The bill addresses the problem of people getting SIM cards with fake documents. It sets tough penalties, including up to three years in jail and a big fine of Rs.1 lakh. This strong stand sends a clear message that cheating in telecom won’t be allowed. This is to target the spammers sending fake viruses from unknown numbers. To stop fraud with phone numbers, the bill puts heavy punishments, like three years in jail and a big fine of fifty lakh rupees. This tough approach helps prevent bad activities that take advantage of weaknesses in telecom services.
The Telecommunications Bill 2023 marks a big change in how telecom is regulated in India. With a strong focus on customer protection and fraud prevention.
