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Telecommunications

Due to the inherently cross-border nature of the telecommunications sector, our clients frequently encounter intricate legal challenges, including those pertaining to interconnection agreements, licensing requirements, spectrum allocation, and tariff structures. Our expertise extends not only to major telecom operators and infrastructure providers but also encompasses notable cable, broadband, wireless internet, satellite companies, and network operators. We also advise on regulatory mandates from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the Department of Telecommunications and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Partner with us to benefit from our unrivalled experience in the telecommunications sector, ensuring that you receive the very best guidance to overcome regulatory hurdles and optimise your operations in the market.

Work Highlights

Advised an American multinational conglomerate on using Meta-owned ‘WhatsApp’ as well as e-mail as tools to send promotional and marketing messages, along with evaluating the Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) regulations.

Assisted a prominent global software company in navigating Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regulations for Unsolicited Commercial Communication to help them implement strategies for direct marketing.

Advised a popular smartphone manufacturer on the legal and regulatory issues surrounding the launch of a subscription-based corporate mobile device plan.

Advised a British multinational information technology consulting company on Indian data protection laws, critical information infrastructure laws, and public procurement laws in relation to providing cloud services to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Advising a French telecom company on a data transfer impact assessment from the EU to India, considering the Schrems II ruling and the resultant European Data Protection Board (EDPB) guidelines.

Submitted feedback to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on its consultation regarding the regulation of Over-the-Top (OTT) Communication Services, citing industry concerns and practical considerations regarding the nuances of such proposed legislation.

Key Contacts

Matthew Chacko
Mathew
Chacko
Aadya Misra
Aadya
Misra
Ajeeth Srinivas
Ajeeth
Srinivas