The Indian government plans to geo-tag key telecom infrastructure, such as telecom towers and optical fiber cables, to facilitate coordination, particularly in disaster situations.
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Vietnam's MIC Proposes Stricter Regulations for Foreign Satellite Telecoms Providers
Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is reportedly considering a mandate that foreign companies wishing to offer domestic satellite telecommunications services must establish a gateway station within the country.
China Bans Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers
China's government is implementing new guidelines that will phase out US-made processors from Intel and AMD in government PCs and servers.
ITU Advances IMT-2030 Development for 6G
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the framework for the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the sixth generation of mobile systems, popularly referred to as 6G.
BTRC Awards Unified Spectrum Licenses for 5G Services
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reportedly awarded two unified licenses to three mobile phone operators— Grameenphone, Robi, and Teletalk— to facilitate the deployment of 5G and other services in the country.
ACMA Allocates 3.4/3.7 GHz Spectrum Bands to Four Companies
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that four companies have successfully won spectrum in its 3.4/3.7 GHz bands spectrum allocation process. This development is poised to stimulate innovation, enhance connectivity, and pave the way for advanced telecommunications services.
DICT Finalizing Metric for Digital Inclusivity
The Philippine government is nearing completion of the Connectivity Index Rating (CIR) Metric, which aims to achieve digital inclusion and widespread connectivity in the country.
Vietnam to Block Users from Sharing Illegal Content
Vietnam, historically known for blocking online content that criticizes the one-party state, has been considering a new measure to block users from accessing the internet itself.
India Mandates Government Approval for AI Tool Development and Release
The Indian government has announced a new requirement that technology companies obtain government approval before publicly releasing artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are still in development or deemed ‘unreliable.’
Balancing Surveillance and Business in India in the Digital Era
India's Personal Data Protection Bill, which Parliament's upper house passed on Wednesday evening, is expected to become law once signed by President Droupadi Murmu. The bill had faced delays, particularly last year when it was revised to address concerns about mass surveillance and its impact on the business environment.