DoT warns e-commerce corporations on unlawful sale of wi-fi jammers

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The Office of Telecom has warned e-commerce platforms in opposition to selling some telecom gears like wi-fi jammers and network boosters that call for govt authorization for sale, an formal assertion explained on Monday.

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The DoT has lifted the problem many instances in the last 4-5 a long time and even executed raids to check out illegal revenue of these devices.&#13

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“It has been said that the use of mobile sign jammers, GPS blocker or other sign jamming units is generally unlawful, except precisely permitted by the government of India. Non-public sector organizations and/ or non-public men and women are unable to procure or use jammers in India,” DoT mentioned in a assertion.

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It has also been stated that it is illegal to market, market, distribute, import or otherwise marketplace signal jamming gadgets in India, except as permitted below the suggestions mentioned above, the DoT explained.

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“With regards to signal booster/ repeater it has been said that it is illegal to have, offer, and/ or use cell sign repeater/ booster by any personal/ entity other than the accredited Telecom Service Vendors,” the statement stated.

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The section had also issued a see on January 21 warning all e-commerce businesses from providing or facilitating the sale of wireless jammers on their on the internet platforms.

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A copy of the previously mentioned Discover was also circulated to the Ministry of Commerce, Section of Promotion of Business and Inside Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of electronics and info technological innovation, customs, for appropriate steps.

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Telecom business body Cellular Operators of India said citizens are unaware that acquiring, selling, installation and possession of cell sign boosters (MSBs) is an unlawful and punishable offence below Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and India Telegraph Act, 1885.

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“Its unauthorised use adversely interferes with telecom providers and we are happy that the government of India has recognised its significance in delivering a flawless network and telecom working experience to citizens across the place.

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“This advisory will assistance distribute awareness and make citizens cognizant of the debilitating effects that repeaters have on the all round community,” COAI director standard SP Kochhar said.

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