PPT: Telecommunication

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T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
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T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Telecommunications plays a crucial role in a country's 
economic and social development. Since the inception 
of the electric telegraph experiment in India in 1850, the 
telecommunications sector has evolved significantly.
The industry has seen several milestones, including the 
establishment of regulatory frameworks, the 
introduction of advanced technologies, and the 
development of policies to enhance digital connectivity. 
This overview will explain key aspects of 
telecommunications, including policies, technologies, 
and regulatory bodies, in a simplified manner.
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T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Telecommunications plays a crucial role in a country's 
economic and social development. Since the inception 
of the electric telegraph experiment in India in 1850, the 
telecommunications sector has evolved significantly.
The industry has seen several milestones, including the 
establishment of regulatory frameworks, the 
introduction of advanced technologies, and the 
development of policies to enhance digital connectivity. 
This overview will explain key aspects of 
telecommunications, including policies, technologies, 
and regulatory bodies, in a simplified manner.
National Telecom Policy, 2012
The Government of India approved the National Telecom Policy, 2012 on May 31, 2012. This policy introduced a 
unified licensing regime and aimed to enhance telecommunications development.
Unified License
It authorized the creation of a new licensing framework to streamline and consolidate various 
telecommunications licenses.
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T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Telecommunications plays a crucial role in a country's 
economic and social development. Since the inception 
of the electric telegraph experiment in India in 1850, the 
telecommunications sector has evolved significantly.
The industry has seen several milestones, including the 
establishment of regulatory frameworks, the 
introduction of advanced technologies, and the 
development of policies to enhance digital connectivity. 
This overview will explain key aspects of 
telecommunications, including policies, technologies, 
and regulatory bodies, in a simplified manner.
National Telecom Policy, 2012
The Government of India approved the National Telecom Policy, 2012 on May 31, 2012. This policy introduced a 
unified licensing regime and aimed to enhance telecommunications development.
Unified License
It authorized the creation of a new licensing framework to streamline and consolidate various 
telecommunications licenses.
National Digital Communications Policy-
2018 (NDCP-2018)
The NDCP-2018 replaced the National Telecom Policy, 2012, aiming to modernize and 
expand digital communications in India.
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T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Telecommunications plays a crucial role in a country's 
economic and social development. Since the inception 
of the electric telegraph experiment in India in 1850, the 
telecommunications sector has evolved significantly.
The industry has seen several milestones, including the 
establishment of regulatory frameworks, the 
introduction of advanced technologies, and the 
development of policies to enhance digital connectivity. 
This overview will explain key aspects of 
telecommunications, including policies, technologies, 
and regulatory bodies, in a simplified manner.
National Telecom Policy, 2012
The Government of India approved the National Telecom Policy, 2012 on May 31, 2012. This policy introduced a 
unified licensing regime and aimed to enhance telecommunications development.
Unified License
It authorized the creation of a new licensing framework to streamline and consolidate various 
telecommunications licenses.
National Digital Communications Policy-
2018 (NDCP-2018)
The NDCP-2018 replaced the National Telecom Policy, 2012, aiming to modernize and 
expand digital communications in India.
Universal Broadband Connectivity
The policy targets providing universal broadband connectivity at speeds of 50 Mbps to every citizen.
50
Mbps Target Speed
Universal broadband connectivity goal for every 
citizen
5-6
Mbps Current
Current average broadband speeds