Telecom Ministry to launch Tarang Sanchar portal check radiation compliance of mobile towers
The Department of Telecom (DoT) will soon launch ‘Tarang Sanchar’ portal that will let users check radiation compliance status of mobile towers and transmitters across country.
Using this portal user can also request to get a particular BTS tested by DoT to assess its electro-magnetic frequency (EMF) compliance level.
Key Facts
- The portal has data from 12.5 lakh base transceiver stations (BTS). It will enable users to view tower-specific details such as the operator, the supporting technology (2G/3G/4G).
- It will also help user to check with mobile tower meets electro-magnetic frequency (EMF) by putting in a specific request to DoT.
- DoT will test mobile towers for free if the prescribed ceiling in a particular service area for testing of BTS has already been reached.
- It may also charge user fee of Rs. 5000 to get the radiation level checked of mobile towers in case the tests are not undertaken earlier.
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Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016