New Delhi,
June 21: The government has listed out do’s and don’t for mobile phone users and directed cellphone companies to spread the awareness about cellphone etiquette.
The telecom department has despatched a notice to all telcom service providers asking them to create awareness among people about not having loud ringtones, not talking loudly about their personal affairs in front of others and not taking pictures of people in public places.
The notice makes it obligatory on part of mobile phone firms to create awareness among the people about the proper use of mobile phones. They have been asked to create literature in English and regional languages on the mobile etiquette.
India has over 400 million mobile phone users. “Mobile phone etiquette is a common courtesy. One should use the device in a responsible manner having due consideration and respect for the feelings of the individuals around,” said the notice.
This is for the first time that the government has stepped in to frame rules on the mobile phone use.
The users have been asked to strictly adhere to the rules issued by schools, colleges or offices. “Mobile phone should not be used to take photographs in public places deemed to be private such as swimming pools and gyms,” said the notice adding that the privacy of persons must be respected.
According to the government’s mobile etiquette in public places, the mobile phones should be switched off or kept in vibration mode as per the instruction on the sign boards.
Mobile phones shouldn’t be used while driving. “The mobile phone users should not send requests to the television operators for scrolling their private SMS on television,” it added
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