Trai seeks comments on its consultation paper on regulating converged digital technologies and services
The last date for submission of comments is 27 February and counter comments by 13 March.
Mumbai: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Tuesday issued the consultation paper on "regulating converged digital technologies and services -enabling the convergence of carriage of broadcasting and telecommunication services."
Over the period of time, various technological developments in digital markets have resulted in the convergence of devices, services, and networks.
Trai has asked stockholders to submit comments and counter comments on the consultation paper.
The last date for submission of comments is 27 February 2023 and counter comments by 13 March 2023.
The paper examines the challenges posed by converging technologies and seeks the views of the stakeholders on any changes required, if any, in the legal, administrative, and licensing frameworks to deal with them.
The release said, "The convergence of digital and physical products through the use of machine-to-machine (M2M), the internet of things (loT), artificial intelligence and other technologies is paving the way for the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0)."
It further added, "Efficient utilisation of resources, an increased level of competition, more innovative user applications and technological developments are the main drivers of convergence. Convergence has been intensified by the emerging use of digital technologies across the sectors."
