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By Express News Service - BANGALORE
19th August 2012 09:57 AM
Confusion prevailed among cellphone users on Saturday as service providers enforced a limit of five messages a day.
Also, the 25 KB data limit on sending MMS had users up in arms as it curtailed all communication options besides calling. While the ban came into effect on Saturday, the users were told their SMS usage would be restricted to just five messages per day till September 2.
“The email sent by Department of Telecom (DoT) says that not more than five messages per user, a day can be allowed and we have implemented the same,” said a senior official of BSNL.
However, another official added that his interpretation of the rules meant not more than five messages at once to multiple recepients.
The notification sent by R K Singh states, “Block bulk SMS (more than 5) for the next 15 days in the entire country across all states/union territories” and “block bulk MMS (more than 5) and an MMS with attachment more than 25 KB for the next 15 days in the entire country.” Officials of Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said they had written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) seeking clarification.
“We have acted upon the notification issued by DOT. But we have also sought clarification on whether it is for bulk messages or a flat ban,” a senior team member of COAI said.
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Comments(10)
What if there is bad situation where we can't call but can only send text because someone is out there trying to do something bad to us? What if there is actually a emergency where a mom is trying to locate her kid? What if texting is only possible solution in a bad situation? What if someone has just got the unlimited texting plans and you are just wasting their money with this rule? What of calling is not the best solution at a time? My point is this rule is bad. It's useless. Just making people angry. You have spoiled the rights of communication. Repeal the rule.
Posted by Priyanka at 08/19/2012 17:53 Reply to this Report abuse
What the hell Government of India is trying to do. This is not going to stop what they want to stop. if One want to do something terrific, he will purchase 10 SIM, create 10 online SMS accounts will send 100 sms at once. Will send mails, will communicate over call using SIM switcher , will chat using facebook and the government even can't trace them. this will not help rather it will make common people troubled. Government of India is making India a hell.
Posted by Markandey Pathak at 08/20/2012 00:26 Reply to this Report abuse
You guys are getting angry. Why not? But you guys asked for this. You are all Slaves of the Italian family in Delhi. As long as India is ruled by a 5th Class Educated lady, Indians will remain as Slaves. This is what you will get. Tomorrow Sonia will say, only One Message allowed per day. It is soon coming. So, you all live your lives by her freedom
Posted by Truth at 08/21/2012 01:54 Reply to this Report abuse
The real state of India: When PM of India wants to go for piss or take bathroom break, he lifts his little finger for permission from Madam Sonia. Imagine how life is for other Indians? Hereafter only one SMS and two Phone calls allowed per day. By order of Govt of India alais Congress High Command. Anything is possible in India. It is called Italian dictatorship. What a pathetic country we have become.
Posted by Indian at 08/21/2012 07:17 Reply to this Report abuse
Looking at it in an optimistic way, may be it is helping. You never know. People should stop worrying about their Personal necessities and should understand the gravity of the situation where our national security is at stake ! Well in a pessimistic way, I would just say the govt should come up with more sensible measures nd solutions. Who wants their country to be run/led by a bunch of granpas and granmas ?
Posted by Nagesh Bharadwaj at 08/21/2012 18:09 Reply to this Report abuse