Internet Services

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126 List of ISP Authorizations Standalone as on 31.05.2024 Download (200.16 KB) application/pdf 03.07.2024
125 List of ISP Authorizations under Unified License as on 31.05.2024 Download (1.33 MB) application/pdf 03.07.2024
124 List of ISP Authorizations under UL VNO as on 31.05.2024 Download (791.6 KB) application/pdf 03.07.2024
123 Cancellation of Letter of Intent awarded for ISP authorizations under Unified License/Unified License-VNO as on 20.03.2024- reg Download (874.9 KB) application/pdf 20.03.2024
122 List of ISP Authorizations under Unified License as on 29.02.2024 Download (1.31 MB) application/pdf 13.03.2024
121 List of ISP Authorizations under UL- VNO as on 29.02.2024 Download (772.12 KB) application/pdf 13.03.2024
120 List of ISP Authorizations - Standalone - as on 29.02.2024 Download (202.08 KB) application/pdf 13.03.2024
119 Cancellation of Letter of Intent awarded for ISP authorizations under Unified License/Unified License -VNO as on 30.11.2023 Download (794.38 KB) application/pdf 30.11.2023
118 List of Terminated ISP License/Authorizations as on 31.10.2023 Download (428.9 KB) application/pdf 28.11.2023
117 List of ISP Authorizations under Unified License as on 31.10.2023 Download (1.29 MB) application/pdf 28.11.2023
116 List of ISP Authorizations under UL-VNO as on 31.10.2023 Download (736.7 KB) application/pdf 28.11.2023
115 List of ISP Authorizations - Standalone as on 31.10.2023 Download (204.08 KB) application/pdf 28.11.2023
114 List of Surrendered ISP Authorizations as on 31.10.2023 Download (246.84 KB) application/pdf 28.11.2023
113 Scheme for recognition of Internet Service Providers/ISPs excelling in providing Rural Fiber to the Home/FTTH connections. Download (862.92 KB) application/pdf 11.09.2023
112 List of Terminated ISP License/ Authorizations as on 31.07.2023 Download (408.27 KB) application/pdf 31.07.2023
111 List of ISP Authorizations - Standalone as on 31.07.2023 Download (204.61 KB) application/pdf 31.07.2023
110 List of ISP Authorizations under Unified License as on 31.07.2023 Download (1.34 MB) application/pdf 31.07.2023
109 List of ISP Authorizations under UL-VNO as on 31.07.2023 Download (745.36 KB) application/pdf 31.07.2023
108 List of ISP Authorizations under Unified License as on 31-03-2023 Download (2.49 MB) application/pdf 16.06.2023
107 List of ISP Authorizations under Unified License-Virtual Network Operators, as on 31-03-2023 Download (1.01 MB) application/pdf 16.06.2023

Licensing of Internet Services

How to apply for an ISP License

1. Internet services were launched in India on 15th August, 1995 by Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited. In November, 1998, the Government opened up the sector for providing Internet services by private operators. A liberal licensing regime was put in place with a view to increase Internet penetration across the country. The New Telecom Policy 1999 envisaged opening up of internet Telephony where upon Government decided to permit ISPs to process and carry voice signals (Restricted Internet Telephony) with effect from 1st April 2002.

2.  In the year 2007, the Government decided to issue a single licence under ISP guidelines dated 24.08.07 which permits restricted Internet Telephony for the ISPs under the Internet Service License.

3.  Guideline for Unified License (UL) was issued on 19th August 2013. As per UL Guidelines, the authorization for provision of Internet Services is granted under Unified License (UL). The applicant company has to apply for Unified License with authorization for Internet Services.

4.  Under the Unified License, there are three Categories of authorizations for Internet Services namely Category 'A', 'B' and 'C'. The details are available in the UL Guidelines on DoT website under the Caption 'Unified License'. The Entry conditions are as below

Service

Minimum Equity (Rs. Cr.)

Minimum Networth (Rs. Cr.)

Entry Fee  (Rs. Cr.)

PBG (Rs. Cr.)

FBG (Rs. Cr.)

  Application Processing Fee

(Rs..cr)

ISP "A" (National Area)

Nil

Nil

0.300

2.000

0.100

0.005

ISP "B" (Telecom circle/Metro Area)

Nil

Nil

0.020

0.100

0.010

0.0015

ISP "C" (SSA)

Nil

Nil

0.002

0.005

0.001

0.001

5. The detail Terms and Conditions of the UL (Internet Service) are available on DoT website under the caption 'Unified License'.

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Pertaining to ISP Licence granted subsequent to guidelines dated 24.08.07

Pertaining to ISP Licence granted prior to issue of guidelines dated 24.08.07