दूरसंचार विभाग
Internet Services
| Sl.No. | Title | Download | Dated |
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| 6 | List of UL having authorization for internet services as on 31.3.2015 | Download (67.56 KB)  | 31.03.2015 |
| 5 | List of ISP's authorized to provide internet services as on 31.3.2015 | Download (48.49 KB) | 31.03.2015 |
| 4 | List of ISP's authorized to provide internet services as on 30.06.2015 | Download (119.72 KB) | 30.06.2015 |
| 3 | List of UL having authorization for Internet Services as on 30.06.2015 | Download (298.34 KB) | 30.06.2015 |
| 2 | Policy Regarding grant of extension to submit compliance of LOI for ISP Authorization under Unified License | Download (205.68 KB) | Not Availble |
| 1 | List of ISP Licenses (Inclusive of Expired and Renewed as on 31.12.2015) | Download (92.91 KB) | 31.12.2015 |
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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'.
For more details, kindly click below
Check List of Documents for various requests pertaining to ISP Licence
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