From: digest-replies@telecom-digest.org   
      
   https://www.lightreading.com/regulatory-politics/india-introduce   
   -telecommunications-bill-to-transform-industry   
      
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   The bill also specifies that spectrum for satellite-based broadband   
   services – which Deloitte sees becoming a $1.9 billion market by 2030 –   
   will be licensed, not auctioned.   
   ...   
      
   One of the bill's most controversial aspects is that it allows the   
   central government to take control of any telecom service in the   
   interest of public safety.   
   ...   
      
   Other provisions of the bill also include a requirement to collect   
   biometric identification before issuing a new SIM card.   
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