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COAI Applauds Ban on Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales

CosmicTaco · 2025-06-03T11:02:47.835318+05:30

- The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has praised the government's recent guidelines prohibiting the online sale of illegal radio equipment, including walkie-talkies. - COAI highlighted that unauthorized sale and installation of such devices can degrade telecom network quality and customer experience. - The new regulations, finalized after consultations with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Telecommunications, permit only the sale of authorized devices. - Ecommerce platforms must now disclose frequency ranges and licensing obligations, ensuring consumer protection and regulatory compliance. - The guidelines include penalties for violations and mandate verification of seller credentials on online platforms. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/coai-hails-govt-move-to-ban-illegal-online-sale-of-walkie-talkies/)

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has praised the government's recent guidelines prohibiting the online sale of illegal radio equipment, including walkie-talkies.
COAI highlighted that unauthorized sale and installation of such devices can degrade telecom network quality and customer experience.
The new regulations, finalized after consultations with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Telecommunications, permit only the sale of authorized devices.
Ecommerce platforms must now disclose frequency ranges and licensing obligations, ensuring consumer protection and regulatory compliance.
The guidelines include penalties for violations and mandate verification of seller credentials on online platforms.

Source: Inc42