COAI welcomes ban on illegal sale of radio equipment on e-commerce platforms
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Updated - June 02, 2025 at 09:01 PM.
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) welcomed the Centre’s decision to prevent the illegal sale of radio equipment like walkie-talkies on e-commerce platforms, describing it as a “much-needed regulatory response to the persistent challenge.”
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued “Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Illegal Listing and Sale of Radio Equipment” on May 27, 2025 to address the sale and misuse of unauthorised wireless devices including mobile signal boosters and jammers.
COAI said it had repeatedly raised concerns about the online sale of these products and their unauthorised installation in residential and commercial establishments, arguing that such activities can significantly degrade network quality and consumer experience across licensed telecom networks.
This concern is now resolved by Clause 4(i)(b) that explicitly prohibits online platforms from allowing the listing or sale of mobile signal boosters and wireless jammers, recognising the widespread network disruptions and consumer grievances these unauthorised devices have caused.
“Clause 4(i)(b) of the guidelines is a strong validation of our concerns and advocacy. We believe that this proactive step will go a long way in ensuring quality of service and upholding consumer rights,” said Lt. Gen. Dr. S.P. Kochhar, Director General, COAI.
Published on June 2, 2025
