Reiterating the government's commitment to driving reforms in the telecom sector to create a conducive environment for investment and innovation, the Telecommunications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled telecom reforms including the policy on Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox that holds the potential of advancing India's telecommunications landscape and fostering global collaboration in the field.
Minister also announced a complete abolition of Wireless Operating License (WOL) that further simplifies the licensing processes in telecom. Further, the Minister pointed out that the implementation of regulatory sandboxes to streamline equipment testing procedures will go a long way in fostering innovation and ease of access.
Besides, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the removal of the wireless operating license requirement, reflects ongoing reforms to facilitate technological progress. He also called for upscaling the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 by involving many more Tech-companies, Tech Universities and creating awareness among students about evolving technologies.