New Delhi: Calling on WhatsApp has made many of our tasks easier. When the data pack is exhausted in the phone, people make WhatsApp calls, for which they only need the internet. But now there is going to be a big change in this feature. At present, a free calling service is provided on social media apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. But this facility may end soon. The Central Government has released the draft of the Telecom Bill to seek the opinion of the people. The bill provides that the facility of sending calls or messages through WhatsApp, and Facebook will be considered a telecom service.
For this, these companies will have to get a license. The draft of the bill has been made available to all on the website of the Department of Telecom. Along with this, the department has also sought suggestions from the industry on the bill. Opinion on this can be given till October 20. On the other hand, if the bill is passed, then the Department of Telecommunications will run according to it.
In fact, the telecom companies of the country have been constantly complaining that they are being harmed by providing messaging and calling services to users on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. These telecom companies have been saying that their services come under telecom service. In such a situation, after getting the opinion of the people, the bill will be introduced in Parliament.
New rules are added to the license
The government has also added some rules regarding license fees in this bill. Under this, the government has the right to waive the license fee partially or completely.
Along with this, a provision for a refund has also been made. If a telecom or internet provider surrenders its license. In such a situation, he can get a refund. At present, only after the license fee, information will be received about whether the charge will be charged or not.
