After asking telecom operators to seek the approval of the security agencies before launching 3G services, DoT has asked them to classify the existing 3G services as value-added services. This implies that the operators can continue offering 3G services like television clips, video ringtones and movie trailers even if the security agencies have not approved the monitoring arrangements. The operators have, however, been asked to specify their plans to put in place monitoring facilities for the existing 3G services and the time this will take.
