Law Updates

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Summary: India's Ministry of Communications has officially released 8 new and updated standards for telecom equipment across the country. These revised rules were issued under the Telecommunication Act, 2023, using powers granted by Section 19, read with Rule 5 of the Telecommunications Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification Rules, 2025. The standards apply from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The 8 telecom equipment and systems covered under this notification are: LAN Switch, Firewall System, Element Management System for Next Generation Networks, Network Management System, Signalling Transfer Point, Signalling Gateway, Trunk Media Gateway, and Fraud Management and Control Centre. Each standard carries a unique TEC number for easy identification and tracking. These updated standards are designed to make sure that internet and telephone networks running across India stay fast, secure, and fully protected from fraud. Companies that make or supply telecom equipment in India must now follow these revised guidelines. This move shows the government's strong push toward building a more reliable and future-ready telecom network for every citizen of the country.

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Summary: The Government of India just made a big move for better internet! On May 15, 2026, the Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunication) officially approved a new rule called TEC 21130:2025 - a standard for 5G Dual Core telecom equipment. Think of it like a safety checklist that all 5G devices must pass before they can be sold or used in India. This was done using the Telecom Act 2023 and the Telecom Rules 2025. This helps make India's 5G network faster, safer, and more reliable for everyone.

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Summary: The Government has introduced the Telecom Cyber Security Amendment Rules 2025 to strengthen the protection of telecom identifiers and digital services. A new kind of entity, called a Telecommunication Identifier User Entity (TIUE), is now formally brought under supervision. TIUEs include any organisation that uses mobile numbers or other telecom identifiers to identify customers, deliver services, or perform verification. A central Mobile Number Validation (MNV) platform will be set up so that TIUEs, government agencies, or licence-holders can verify whether a telecom identifier submitted by a user matches the database of a licensed telecom operator. The MNV platform will collect requests, route them to licence-holders or authorised entities, and share responses. A small fee will apply per validation request. The rules also introduce enhanced controls on device identifiers: manufacturers and importers must not assign IMEI numbers already in use, a national database will list tampered or restricted IMEIs, and used device sellers must check this list before resale. The Government gains stronger supervisory powers: it can demand data from licence-holders and TIUEs on identifiers, suspend or permanently block identifiers without prior notice if the public interest demands it, and direct affected entities accordingly. This regulatory update aims to ensure that telecom identifiers are not misused for fraud, impersonation, or unauthorised access. The new rules apply to telecom operators, digital platforms, and service providers that use mobile numbers for onboarding. Implementation will require integration with the MNV platform, data-handling safeguards, and compliance systems. The amendment reflects a shift toward trusted digital identity and stronger cybersecurity in India's telecom ecosystem.