COAI Urges Govt to Bring (OTT’s) Communication Platforms Under Regulatory Framework

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the government to regulate OTT platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram under the Unified License system, citing national security concerns. COAI argues these platforms operate outside existing telecom rules, calling for “same service, same rules.” However, tech groups oppose over-regulation, pointing to protections already under the IT Act 2000.