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Amid China Tensions, Govt May Blacklist Some Telecom Vendors to Enhance National Security
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Amid the border standoff with China, the central government on Wednesday announced that it may blacklist certain telecom vendors and prepare a list of trusted providers from where one can buy equipment.
The government move effectively means that certain telecom equipment vendors from China may face fresh curbs, as the telecom sector will have a list of companies from where firms can safely buy products and services.
Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, addressing reporters, said the decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security to enhance security of telecom sector by designating trusted vendors. He refused to comment on whether the decision was taken with an eye on China.