Government exempts devices operating in low frequency range from licensing norms

Department of Telecom (DoT) has exempted wireless devices that operate in low frequency range like bluetooth, wireless chargers, internet-of-things (IoT) products, medical devices etc. from licensing requirement. The move aimed at facilitating ease of doing business for adoption of new technologies like IoT, machine-to-machine (M2M) communications both in industrial and consumer applications. Key Facts Henceforth, ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018

Topics: Department of Telecom • Government Polices • IoT • M2M communications • Ministry of Communications • National • Spectrum licensing • Telecom sector • Wireless Devices

TRAI recommends delicensing of some spectrum for M2M services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended delicensing of chunk of spectrum in few bands to facilitate smooth roll-out of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. TRAI has suggested that no separate spectrum band will be allocated exclusively for M2M services, rather it will utilise existing license exempt airwaves. M2M communications Unlike person-to-person (P2P) communication, M2M ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017

Topics: Automation • M2M communications • Science and Technology • TRAI