Infrastructure Provider Category-I (IP-I) Registration is a registration issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for entities engaged in providing and maintaining telecom infrastructure assets such as dark fibre, right of way (RoW), duct space, and telecom towers. These assets are made available on lease, rent, or sale basis to telecom service providers licensed under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Introduced for private sector participation on 13 August 2000, the IP-I framework supports the growth of India’s telecommunications network by enabling infrastructure sharing among licensed operators. The registration is granted on a non-exclusive basis, allowing multiple companies to participate in developing and operating telecom infrastructure across the country.
Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-I)
What is Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-I)
Who Can Apply for Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-I) ?
Documents Required for this Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-I)
- Resolution of Board of Director that the person signing the application is authorized signatory. Such resolution should be signed with stamp by a Director but not by authorized signatory himself clearly mentioning the name of the Director signing the document.
- Signature of the authorized signatory should be attested by any of the other Director of the company or company Secretary as the case may be.
- Certified copy of 'Certificate of Registration' duly certified by Company Secretary / Statutory Auditor and countersigned by authorized signatory with stamp.
- Certified copy of MOA along with the required clause duly certified by Company Secretary /Statutory Auditor and countersigned by authorized signatory with stamp.
- Certified copy of AOA duly certified by Company Secretary / Statutory Auditor and countersigned by authorized signatory with stamp.
- Equity details of Indian & Foreign (Certified by Company Secretary/Statutory auditor and countersigned by authorized signatory with stamp).
- Certified copy of approval Of Government of India for Foreign Equity (To be applicable if FDI is from an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country) (Certificate from Company Secretary/ Statutory Auditor and countersigned by authorized signatory with stamp to be attached).
- List of Board of Directors along with their nationality (It should be clearly indicated that whether they are Resident Indian Citizen/NRI/Foreign Nationals).
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-I)
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue Approval for Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-I)
FAQ
IP-I Registration is an authorization issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for providing passive telecom infrastructure.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.
Telecom towers, dark fiber, ducts, duct space, and Right of Way (RoW) facilities.
No, IP-I registrants can only provide passive infrastructure and cannot offer telecom services directly.
Any company incorporated in India under the Companies Act and engaged in telecom infrastructure activities.
It provides legal recognition, business opportunities, industry credibility, and supports telecom network expansion.
Yes, companies providing passive telecom infrastructure should obtain IP-I Registration to operate legally.
Yes, licensed telecom service providers can lease infrastructure from IP-I registered companies.
The registration generally remains valid unless suspended, cancelled, or surrendered as per DoT regulations.
The timeline depends on document verification and approval by the Department of Telecommunications.