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On 24-6-2025, the Ministry of Communications<\/span> issued draft of \u2018Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025<\/span>\u2019 to update India\u2019s cyber security in telecom sector and strengthen security of telecom networks. These draft rules were released for public input on 24-6-2025, are open to public feedback and suggestions, which can be sent to the Department by 24-7-2025.<\/p>\n

Key updates of Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2025:<\/h3>\n
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  1. These Amendments will introduce significant modifications to Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024<\/span>, expanding its scope to include new entities like Telecommunication identifier user entity (\u2018TIUEs\u2019), strengthening compliance measures, and establishing a mobile number validation mechanism to bolster telecom cyber security<\/span>.<\/li>\n
  2. New rules will define the scope and interpretation of several terms to support telecom cyber security<\/span> enforcement:\n
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    • \u2018Licensee\u2019 – means someone who holds a telecom license under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.<\/li>\n
    • \u2018MNV platform\u2019 (Mobile Number Validation platform) \u2014 to help verify mobile numbers.<\/li>\n
    • \u2018TIUE\u2019 – means any organization, other than telecom operators, that uses mobile numbers to identify customers or deliver services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • The government intends to set up an MNV platform to check if a mobile number matches the correct user in official records. This step will play a crucial role in reducing impersonation and supporting secure digital transactions under telecom cyber security<\/span> goals.<\/li>\n
    • TIUEs and other approved services will use the MNV platform to check mobile numbers. In some cases, the government may direct them to do so. A small fee will be charged for each request.<\/li>\n
    • The Central Government will seek support from manufacturers of telecommunication equipment that carry an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number to enforce stricter telecom cyber security<\/span> safeguards.<\/li>\n
    • The changes will improve tracking of mobile devices by making manufacturers avoid assigning fake or duplicate IMEI numbers and help in cases of tampered devices.<\/li>\n
    • A national IMEI database<\/span> will be created to list tampered or blocked identifiers; second-hand mobile resellers will need to check this list before sale, paying \u20b910 per IMEI.<\/li>\n
    • The compliance framework will include TIUEs alongside traditional telecom operators, ensuring consistent standards across all entities handling telecom identifiers, further supporting telecom cyber security<\/span>.<\/li>\n
    • Under the proposed rules the TIUEs will have to follow the same cyber security standards and obligations as licensed telecom operators,including data security and incident reporting protocols.<\/li>\n
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      Companies involved in the sale or purchase of used mobile devices will be applying for access to the IMEI database in a prescribed format and manner, adding a layer of procedural control to prevent unauthorized access or misuse of the database.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Telecom Department notifies proposed telecom cyber security amendment to introduce mobile number validation, expanding compliance to TIUEs, and tightening control over IMEI-linked devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67525,"featured_media":351781,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1193],"tags":[84337,16161,30196,84334,84335,84339,75503,84340,84338,84336],"class_list":["post-351766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legislationupdates","category-notifications","tag-cyber-security-in-india","tag-data-protection","tag-digital-india","tag-imei-regulation","tag-mobile-number-validation","tag-secure-telecom-network","tag-telecom-cyber-security","tag-telecom-policy-update","tag-telecom-rules-2025","tag-tiue-compliance"],"yoast_head":"\nTelecom cyber security law in making 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