In a scathing report, the IT Parliamentary Committee says the delay reflects badly on the country's planning and execution. So far, certain bands within 5G spectrum have not even been identified, and no spectrum allocation has taken place
Telcos write to DoT about new communication security certification rules: Report
The COAI reportedly said that the new Comsec certification could delay launch of new mobile phones. January 22, 2021 / 12:07 PM IST
The telecom industry has expressed to the government its concerns against the proposed new communication security certification (Comsec).
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has written a strongly worded communication on the matter to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Business Standard reported.
In the communication, the COAI has stated that multiple testings of specified telecom equipment and mobile devices will lead to overlaps in testing, increase costs for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), the report said.