As part of the amendment, the Department of Telecommunications added the word ‘expansion’ to the fine print
The DoT directed the telcos to seek permission before upgrading or expanding existing network using products not designated as ‘trusted’
The amendment is expected to plug a loophole that telcos used to onboard Chinese OEMs such as Huawei and ZTE as gear partners
As the country inches closer to the much awaited 5G auction, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has now amended the unified access services licence (UASL) agreement for procurement of telecom equipment.
As part of the amendment, the DoT has added the word ‘expansion’ to the fine print. It directed the telcos to seek permission before upgrading or expanding existing networks using products not designated as ‘trusted’.