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Telecom rules alone can't stop online scams, entire ecosystem must act: GSMA's Vivek Badrinath

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26 October 2026

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regulatory

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Telecom & Connectivity

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India

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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

GSMA's Vivek Badrinath highlights that tackling online scams requires unified regulations across the entire digital ecosystem rather than telecom rules alone, emphasising cooperation among telecoms, social networks, and banks. He also advocates for enabling regulation that supports 5G monetisation through innovative features like network slicing while protecting service quality and accountability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must navigate a new regulatory push demanding wider collaboration beyond telecoms to curb scams, opening doors to partnerships beyond your usual circle. The shift to outcome-based 5G rules means you can now innovate with network slicing to create premium business services without risking basic service quality.

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