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Broadband India Forum Says Proposed Telecom Rules Contravene Telecom Act

June 25, 2026
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Summary:The Broadband India Forum (BIF) has opposed the Department of Telecommunications’ draft Spectrum Assignment Rules, 2026, arguing that certain provisions, particularly the requirement for satellite operators to obtain additional government security clearance after receiving a telecom licence, go beyond the scope of the Telecommunications Act. The proposed rule would affect companies such as Starlink, Eutelsat […]