Internet Services

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86 List of Terminated Licensees as on 31.07.2022 Download (101.62 KB) application/pdf 04.08.2022
85 List of ISP Authorization under Unified License - VNO as on 30.06.2022 Download (918.08 KB) application/pdf 01.08.2022
84 List of ISP Authorizations under Unified License as on 30.06.2022 Download (2.61 MB) application/pdf 01.08.2022
83 Amendment relating to procurement of Telecommunication equipment in ISP License.pdf Download (73.3 KB) application/pdf 13.07.2022
82 Few options for generation of IPDR parameters suggested by CDoT regarding compliance of revised IPDR format notified vide DOT letter No. 8520-01/98-LR/Vol IX Pt. I dated 16.11.2021 Download (1.81 MB) application/pdf 22.06.2022
81 Clarification on Periodic Inspection of Leased Circuits/ Internet Leased line Download (414.2 KB) application/pdf 22.06.2022
80 Amendment in Internet Service Provider License Agreement granted as per 24.08.2007 guidelines for Adjusted Gross Revenue AGR.pdf Download (2.21 MB) application/pdf 27.05.2022
79 Compliance of revised IPDR format notified vide DOT letter no 8520-01/98-LR/Vol-IX Pt. I dated 16.11.2021 Download (1.53 MB) application/pdf 06.05.2022
78 Availability of Internet Connectivity for installation of Wifi Hotspots under PM WANI at Tourist Sites Download (301.48 KB) application/pdf 04.05.2022
77 List of ISP Authorization under Unified License VNO as on 31.03.2022 Download (807.33 KB) application/pdf 26.04.2022
76 List of ISP Authorization under Unified License as on 31.03.2022 Download (2.32 MB) application/pdf 25.04.2022
75 List of Expired/Migrated Licensees as on 31.03.2022 Download (3.05 MB) application/pdf 20.04.2022
74 List of Terminated Licensees as on 31.03.2022 Download (49.5 KB) application/pdf 05.04.2022
73 List of Terminated Licensees as on 31.03.2022 Download (49.5 KB) application/pdf 07.04.2022
72 Cancellation of Letter of Intent awarded for ISP authorizations under Unified License/Unified License-VNO Download (1.04 MB) application/pdf 03.03.2022
71 List of ISP Authorization under Unified License as on 31.12.2021 Download (2.11 MB) application/pdf 09.02.2022
70 List of ISP Authorization under Unified License-VNO as on 31.12.2021 Download (881.29 KB) application/pdf 09.02.2022
69 Amendment in Internet Service Provider License Agreement granted as per 24.08.2007 guidelines for change in FDI norms Download (123.81 KB) application/pdf 28.01.2022
68 Amendment in Internet Service Provider ISP License Agreement granted as per 24.08.2007 guidelines for change in time period of storage of CDR & IPDR Download (115.88 KB) application/pdf 27.01.2022
67 List of ISP Authorization under Unified License-VNO as on 30.09.2021 Download (492.83 KB) application/pdf 16.11.2021

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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