Internet vital for life, shutdowns hurt banking, education: Telcos to govt

Telecom operators have urged the government to discourage states from issuing orders that temporarily shut down internet services, arguing that such actions cause significant disruption to citizens and hinder critical functions, including money transfers, subsidy transactions, and online education, according to a report by The Economic Times.

State governments sometimes implement internet shutdowns in specific areas to address law-and-order issues.

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