The major rules of the telecom sector will change from January 1, 2025, know what the impact will be on users of Jio, Airtel, Voda and BSNL.

Technical News Office – Many important rules will change for telecommunications companies from January 1, 2025 (New Telecom Rule). A few days ago, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) passed new laws. Some of them came into force this year, while others will come into force next year. All companies must follow the rules included in the Telecommunications Act. The DoT’s objective behind implementing these rules is to improve the service of telecom companies. What will change from January 1, 2025? Here we will tell it.

the rules will change
The priority rules (RoW) will come into force from January 1, 2025. It was enshrined in the Telecommunications Act in September, but this rule will actually be implemented from January 1. TRAI has made it clear that all businesses will have to follow these rules.

What do the new rules contain?
Under the new rules, companies will have to focus on installing fiber optic lines and new mobile towers. The DOT said all businesses will have to implement the new rules starting January 1. Implementing Rules of Priority (ROW) will help businesses improve their services. The new rule outlines where telecom companies like Jio, Airtel, Voda and BSNL can install new mobile towers. It was also said that now telecom companies would no longer have to struggle to install mobile towers. Previously, companies had to get permission from multiple locations to install mobile towers, but now they only need to get permission from one location. These rules were developed with the public and businesses in mind.

Telecom operators had requested
The new RoW rule simplifies the process of maintaining digital records to ensure transparency and efficiency. A few days ago, telecom operators had urged the government to implement the RoW rules. He said this rule would bring transparency and efficiency would also improve.

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