Breaking news live updates: 4G services to be provided on trial basis in less sensitive areas of J&K, Centre tells SC

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Centre tells SC that trial of 4G internet service to be done in one district each in Jammu and Kashmir division after Aug 15, reports PTI

Committee decided that access to 4G internet in J-K will be given in calibrated manner, outcome to be reviewed after 2 months: Centre to SC

4G services to be provided on trial basis in less sensitive areas of J&K, Centre tells SC

In its August 10 meeting, the high powered committee decided that immediate lifting of restriction on high speed internet is not possible. Govt told SC that HPC will provide calibrated lifting of restrictions in those areas where militant and terrorist activities becomes less.

Centre and J&K administration tell the SC that as security concerns for the country and threat perception continues to be high, 4G internet services would not be made available in Jammu or Kashmir immediately

The Standing Committee on Information Technology meets at 11 am today in Parliament to discuss 5G telecom and Internet shutdowns. Looking forward to a constructive discussion

Congress' Shashi Tharoor, Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology

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