Stakeholders of the telecom industry on Monday cautioned the public against frauds related to the installation of mobile towers at its properties in the country as it prepares for the 5G roll out.
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) said that people should take precautions against certain companies, agencies or individuals who are fraudulently approaching them, depositing money in their personal or company accounts in the name of government tax. are told to do. Leasing your premises for installation of mobile towers.
Same person giving fake “No Objection Certificate” from Ministry of Telecom and Information technology Information about the installation of the tower.
Mobile towers are installed either by telecom service providers (TSPs) or infrastructure providers (IPs).
Mobile towers are installed by telecom infrastructure providers like
Indus Towers, American Tower Corporation, Summit Digital Infrastructure, Ascend Telecom, Tower Vision.
TR Dua, Director General, DIPA said, “It is taking several steps to alert the public about IP frauds and to collect information about possible locations through various channels like toll-free numbers, websites, emails etc. Various methods have been devised for this.”
The industry bodies requested the people to verify the authenticity by visiting the websites of TSPs or IPs before accepting any offer for tower installation.
“Mobile towers are quintessential for ensuring seamless connectivity, supporting various critical services and maintaining communication across states. The public is suffering gravely due to frauds related to mobile towers,” said Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar, DG, COAI.
This is creating a sense of insecurity and lack of trust in the team personnel working on the ground to build a strong communication network.
“The Telecom Industry is committed to provide best quality services to its customers. Hence, we have collaborated with DIPA to build the required robust infrastructure,” Kochhar said.
Watch video: Vivo X80 Pro review: Should you spend Rs 79,999 on this smartphone?
According to reports, more than 6.8 lakh mobile towers have been installed across the country and more than 15 lakh towers are to be installed by FY24, as the country prepares for 5G.
read all breaking news, today’s fresh newswatch top videos And live TV Here.