FACE 2 FACE :SHOULD ISPS BE ALLOWED TO OFFER CHEAP PC-TO-PHONE CALLS WITHIN INDIA?

Let them pay an entry fee and acquire a UAS licence first

SC Khanna
Posted: Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 1958 hrs IST
Updated: Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 1958 hrs IST

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: telephony providers should not be a reason for not installing surveillance capabilities into their networks. All access providers and other internet telephony service providers should be subject to equal obligation for implementation of lawful interception and monitoring arrangements.

ISPs should only be allowed to provide unrestricted internet telephony services if they pay the entry fee, licence fee and other regulatory levies, along with the taxes and levies and also acquire a UAS licence. They must follow clear regulatory and licensing policies to address critical issues like security and monitoring of contents. Also, quality of service (QoS) parameters must be adhered to.

The writer is secretary-general, Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (Auspi)...

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