ravi_patent 28 Report post Posted September 4, 2010 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/09/04/stories/2010090452040700.htm The Department of Telecom is formulating a policy to address issues arising out of convergence between telecom, IT and broadcasting sectors. The policy, once drafted, will be sent to the Cabinet for approval. Though the contours of the policy are not yet clear, Government sources said with mobile operators wanting to offer TV services on handsets and broadcasters wanting to offer broadband, the lines between the sectors are blurring. “The policy is aimed at addressing various issues such as disparity in FDI, technology, access device,” sources said. The Cabinet Secretariat has asked DoT to specify a time line for finalising the policy. “The DoT has proposed approval of policy for convergence of IT, broadcasting and telecom. However, no target dates have been indicated. It is requested that the DoT may indicate the same,” said a draft note for the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI). This is the second attempt by the Government to work out laws for convergence. It had earlier floated a Communications Convergence Bill. Targets The CCI is in the process of approving targets for the telecom sector for 2010-11. Targets being set include finalising 2G spectrum allocation policy. DoT has informed that it will finalise the policy three months after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India submits its revised recommendations on the issue. On the issue of addressing security concerns with respect to spyware in telecom networks and cyber warfare, the DoT has set a target of December 2010. The Government is preparing an elaborate blueprint for undertaking counter cyber warfare on unfriendly countries. According to a proposal being considered by the National Security Council, Indian agencies may be told to enhance capabilities to exploit weaknesses in the information systems of other countries and also collect online intelligence of key military activities. The proposal includes setting up laboratories in research institutions to simulate cyber attacks with the help of ethical hackers. These laboratories would be used for training intelligence agencies for offensive and defensive cyber warfare techniques. Personnel working in this area may be given legal immunity for carrying out these activities. Other targets for the current financial year include policy on mobile virtual network operators, permitting Voice over Internet Protocol, setting up a consumer grievance redressal mechanism and migrating from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to IPv6. Targets for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd have also been spelt out, including adding 22 million GSM connections this year. Cabinet Secretariat has sought specific time lines from the DoT for finalising these initiatives before the plan is submitted for CCI's approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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