New telecom law to come into effect from June 26: What are the changes?

Scheduled to come into force on June 26, the Telecommunications Act of 2023 will replace both the Indian Telegraph Act (1885) and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act of 1933. The new Act addresses substantial technological advancements in the telecommunications sector.

The Act was approved by both Houses during the Winter Session in December last year and received presidential assent in the same month.

The official gazette notification said specific provisions of the new telecommunications law, including sections 1, 2, 10, and 30, will be effective starting June 26. The notification read: “The central government hereby appoints June 26, 2024, as the date on which the provisions of sections 1, 2, 10 to 30, 42 to 44, 46, 47, 50 to 58, 61 and 62 of the said Act shall come into force.”