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Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:05:48 -0700
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Subject: Re: [TSCM-L] U.S. unhappy over telecom clause
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Greets.
This is definitely a good time to use a pen name. I second guessed the
authenticity of the article, in case this was a late April Fools
venture, or early April Fools credentials build-up.
.te
James M. Atkinson wrote:
>
> http://www.hindu.com/2006/06/19/stories/2006061904461200.htm
>
> U.S. unhappy over telecom clause
>
> Sandeep Dikshit
>
> Object to ban on foreign access to networks
>
> NEW DELHI: The United States expressed concern
> over a key clause in India's deals with
> foreign-owned telecom networks. This condition
> was incorporated to address the Left parties'
> securityconcerns after the Government decided to
> hike the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit from 49 to 74 per cent.
>
> The U.S. objected to the ban imposed on foreign
> equipment manufacturers, which prevented them
> from repairing faults through remote access. This
> was to preclude the possibility of spying or controlling networks from ab=
road.
>
> The Government, however, left an escape clause,
> under which remote access can be provided in case
> of 'catastrophic equipment failure' or the
> network being incapacitated for a long period.
>
> But, the companies would have to take the
> permission of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) as the
> remote access password would be valid only for a
> limited period of time. The Government also
> incorporated additional safeguards, including a
> provision to support the IB in recording
> transactions as part of on-line monitoring.
>
> Though the Union Cabinet had cleared the proposal
> to hike FDI in February last year, its
> notification was held up for eight months to
> allow for clarifications on issues such as
> ensuring security while repairing imported equipment.
>
> Citing its concerns vis-à-vis the telecom sector,
> a U.S. trade representative brought out a paper,
> listing the restrictions on remote access to
> networks, traffic routing and re-sale of private lines.
>
> It said: "The Indian Government has put in place
> new requirements on how international networks
> are managed in India, which U.S. operators
> believe seriously impede their ability to do
> business. In the face of widespread complaints,
> the Indian Government agreed to delay
> implementation of these rules until July 2006.
> Whether concerns of U.S. carriers can be
> addressed in the interim period remains unclear."
>
> At the same time, the paper conceded that New
> Delhi had taken "positive steps towards
> liberalising and introducing private investment
> and competition in the telecommunication service market."
>
> The U.S. also referred to its concerns regarding
> India's "weak multilateral commitments" in basic
> telecommunication and an "apparent bias" of the
> telecommunication policy towards Government-owned service providers.
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