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OTT Communication Apps Exempt from New Telecommunications Regulations, Says DoT

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has confirmed that it will not regulate over-the-top (OTT) communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, despite requests from telecom operators for regulation under the same-service, same-rule principle. DoT officials explained that the definition of telecommunication under the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 does not apply to these apps. The Act defines telecommunication as the transmission, emission,…