DOT/OSP/ISP License
What is DOT/OSP/ISP License?
The Government of India has taken initiative for telecom-related services in India and came up with one license which is known as Unified License. Unified License Holder is eligible to apply for ISP license for different areas.
For providing ISP services one has to obtain a Unified License. Therefore it has been cleared that there is a requirement of obtaining ISP authorization under the Unified License.
A unified License holder is eligible to apply for multiple ISP authorizations of different areas. However, if we talk about the validity of the ISP authorizations then it will be valid up to the tenure of the Unified License.
Why this License is Required?
ISPs allow users access to networks that contain the required equipment, enabling users to establish Internet connectivity. ISPs are responsible for making sure you can access the Internet, routing Internet traffic, resolving domain names, and maintaining the network infrastructure that makes Internet access possible.
Who can get a DOT/OSP/ISP License
Manufacture Company
Electrical Manufactures
Document Required for DOT/OSP/ISP License
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Certificate of Incorporation issued by Registrar of Companies
- Resolution of The Board of Directors
- Power of Attorney duly notorised authorising the signatory with attested signature
- . List of Present Directors of the company with Name, Address
- Present shareholding pattern of the company (indicating Indian Equity & Foreign Equity)
- Network diagram - the OSP must clearly mention in the diagram whether it is using Sharing of Infrastructure or Centralized EPABX architecture or the CUG facility. Any change in the network is also required to be intimated immediately by the OSP without any delay.
- If interconnection of either one international OSP centre (Company A) with another international OSP centre (Company B) of Group companies is required. If so, whether in case group companies the following documents have been submitted.
- Shareholding pattern of one international OSP centre (Company A).
- Shareholding pattern of another international OSP centre (Company B)
- Certificate from statutory Auditor of the company to certify that one international OSP centre (Company A) & another international OSP centre (Company B) are Group Companies
- Other supporting documents, if any like balance sheet, annual report etc. to establish that international OSP centre (company A) & another international OSP centre(company B) are Group Companies.
- If interconnection of either one domestic OSP centre (Company A) with another domestic OSP centre (Company B) of Group companies the following documents have been submitted.
- Shareholding pattern of one domestic OSP centre (Company A)
- Shareholding pattern of another domestic OSP centre (Company B)
- Certificate from statutory Auditor of the company to certify that one domestic OSP centre (Company A) & another domestic OSP centre (Company B) are Group Companies
- Other supporting documents, if any like balance sheet, annual report etc. to establish that domestic OSP centre (company A) & another domestic OSP centre(company B) are Group Companies
- Other supporting documents, if any like balance sheet, annual report etc. to establish that company A & company B are Group Companies
- Any Other documents required after Application.
Documents required for Sharing of infrastructure/Work from Home.
- Vendor Certificate for logical partitioning in the EPABX being shared in case of option 2 of item C3.
- Undertaking that the Bank Guarantee of Rs. 50 Lakhs in the prescribed format would be submitted at the time of signing the agreement (In case of option 1 of item C3.)
- Undertaking that the Bank Guarantee of Rs. One Crore in the prescribed format would be submitted at the time of signing the agreement. (In case of option 2 of item C3.)
- Undertaking that the Bank Guarantee of Rs. One Crore in the prescribed format would be submitted at the time of signing the agreement. (In case of option of Work from Home as per Item D.)
Note: All documents required to be uploaded must be digitally signed
Role of Shamkris and Process of DOT/OSP/ISP License
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.
The License process described below:
- Advertising for the document required
- Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
- Application File
- Inspection by the department if required
- Liaison department
- License issued
- Yearly compliance if applicable
- Renewal when due
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Application File
Inspection by the department if required
Liason department
License issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the DOT/OSP/ISP License?
FAQ
An internet service provider is also known as an ISP. Basically it is a company which is formed for providing internet services within a particular area.
There are three types of categories under ISP license:
• Class A (National Area)
• Class B (Telecom Circle/Metro Area)
• Class C (Secondary Switching Area)