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New telecom policy approved, India to be roaming free

The Indian govt has finally approved the latest National Telecom Policy for 2012, that will replace the older ...
May 31, 2012 / 19:20 IST

The Union Cabinet today approved the National Telecom Policy 2012 (NTP 2012) amidst heavy expectations from hopefuls. It also authorised DoT to finalise the new Unified Licensing regime with the approval of Minister of Communications & IT. The policy attempts to focus on providing secure, reliable, affordable and high quality converged telecommunication services anytime, anywhere for an accelerated inclusive socio-economic development. The latest National Telecom Policy for 2012 will replace the older regulation, which has been in effect, since more than 12 years now. According to the new reforms brought about by this policy, mobile users will be able to enjoy free roaming and will be allowed to keep their phone numbers, even if they plan to change their service providers anywhere across the country, as per the Nationwide Intra Circle MNP that has been proposed. 

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