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Rules bar service providers from discriminating against Internet content

The Telecom Commission has also approved the new telecom policy

The policy aims to provide broadband connectivity to every citizen with speed of 50 megabit per second. The policy proposes to get investments of more than a $ 100 billion and create 40 lakh jobs in the sector by 2022. Telcos have long highlighted the need to rationalise the levies in the sector as it puts burden on the operators. The policy proposes to review various levies. 12.5 lakh Wi- Fi hotspot is likely to be installed in panchayats.

The policy also proposes to reform the regulatory structure to make it forward looking and relevant to the changes that are creating a churn in the sector.