Event Announcement: International trends in Network usage fees
MediaNama invites you to apply to attend our discussion on ‘International trends in Network usage fees’, being held virtually on October 4, 2023. Responses to a recent consultation by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India have made certain assertions about the developments in South Korea and a regulatory consultation on network usage fees discussions in Europe. We’re hosting this discussion to help understand what exactly is going on globally and why, and address key assertions regarding the global situation, made by some Indian stakeholders.
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Apply to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tfVeAJxFQeWBQouy6YLa0Q
Watch the video recording of our discussion on App Bans, Network Fees and OTT regulation, held in Delhi on August 10.
We had a great lineup of speakers and some brilliant conversations, with over 90 people attending the event offline.
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