Let us try to explain telecom bill 2023 in a simple language for common man:
Gist of the new telecom bill in simpler terms:
Imagine your phone and internet as cars on a giant highway:
- New Rules: The government is basically rewriting the old traffic rules (Telegraph and Wireless laws) for this highway to make it smooth and safe for everyone.
- More Cars: More types of vehicles like trucks carrying data and bikes like TVs are now included under the same set of rules.
- Sharing the Road: Most companies will have to pay toll (through auctions) to get space on the highway for their services, but some essential vehicles like ambulances (emergency services) can use it for free.
- Traffic Control: The government can still stop and check vehicles (monitor networks) for safety reasons, but only under specific circumstances.
- Faster Lanes: The government wants to build more highways (digital infrastructure) and encourages research to make them even better.
Things that stay the same:
- You can still choose which vehicle you want to use (choose your phone service).
- You can still drive wherever you want within the rules (use the internet freely).
Some worries:
- Some people are concerned that the government might have too much control over the highway, like slowing down certain vehicles or stopping them for no good reason.
- Others worry that the new rules might cost companies more, which could affect your bills.
The bill is still being discussed, but it’s like a map for the future of communication in India. We’ll have to wait and see how the traffic flows under the new rules!
