TRAI - There must be no restrictions on media services such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger!
Posted on: 15/Sep/2020 12:36:23 PM
The Telecomm Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has informed that there must be no restrictions on social networking communication media services such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.
As there are no restrictions on the OTT (Over the Top Media Services) Platforms, it was informed on behalf of the Cellular Operators’ Association that there are some risks/perils on the National Protection aspect!
While answering for this issue, TRAI has mentioned a through checking/monitoring can be performed on these Apps before ranting approval and once approval is given, these Apps must not be disturbed.
TRAI further mentioned that making monitoring mandatory will weaken/affect the safety of the infrastructure of the Telecomm applications and also, it might pave the way for certain illegal activities.
