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Government forms a high-level committee to review and analyze the draft 2025 telecom policy, focusing on comprehensive impact assessment and enforcement feasibility.

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Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has implemented a policy requiring all mobile phones to be registered by January 28, 2024, to improve security, prevent fraud, and stop illegal imports. Unregistered devices will be blocked from local networks, with exceptions for tourists and phones brought for personal use.

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Telecom operators in Pakistan have set out key conditions for 5G rollout, including local currency payments, reduced taxes, and adequate spectrum in the 2600 MHz band. They are also pushing for a phased “4G for all” approach and a formal industry recognition to support sustainable growth and investment in the telecom sector.

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