{"id":7552,"date":"2016-12-19T01:48:34","date_gmt":"2016-12-18T20:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/muftinternet.com\/isp-consultant-india\/?p=7552"},"modified":"2023-05-09T19:06:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T13:36:14","slug":"get-isp-license-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muftinternet.com\/?p=7552","title":{"rendered":"How to apply \/ get an ISP license in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article we explain how to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India?<\/h2>\n

The Government of India has come up with one license for all telecom related services, known as a <\/span>Unified License<\/b><\/span>. Under unified license, the license holder can apply for ISP license for different areas. One must acquire a Unified License under which he will obtain Authorization for providing ISP services for a certain area such as providing<\/span> internet for rural areas in India<\/a><\/strong>. Hence, it must be understood that there is no separate ISP license as such. Instead, one must obtain ISP Authorization under the Unified License.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One company can hold only one Unified License, but can apply for multiple ISP authorizations of different areas. However, the tenure of such authorizations will run concurrently with the tenure of the Unified License, which means that all authorizations will be valid only till the validity of the unified license.<\/span><\/p>\n

One company can hold only one Unified License, but can apply for multiple ISP authorizations of different areas. However, the tenure of such authorizations will run concurrently with the tenure of the Unified License, which means that all authorizations will be valid only till the validity of the unified license.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 1: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? – Check Eligibility<\/span><\/h3>\n

To obtain an ISP license, you require a registered company under the Companies Act, 1956. You can log on to the Registrar of Companies’ website for more information on how to register a company if you haven’t already registered yours.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? – Choose a suitable ISP license category<\/a> to apply under<\/span><\/h3>\n

The next step to obtaining an ISP license is to know \/ decide which category of license you require – category A, B or C. <\/span>Click here to know more about how to select the right category for your ISP License<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

In India, there are 3 different categories of licenses to become an internet service provider, depending upon the City\/State\/Town\/District\/Village you want to start your ISP business in.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 3 categories of ISP licenses are:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Class A (National Area)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Class B (Telecom Circle\/Metro Area)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Class C (Secondary Switching Area)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Naturally, a Class A ISP license would be quite expensive, followed by Class B & C respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Step 3: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? – Budgeting and Costing<\/span><\/h3>\n

    To promote internet access in smaller towns, cities & villages, the Government of India has made a conscious effort to ease prices of a Class C license compared to a Class A or B license.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The following table will explain the financial entry conditions you require to fulfill in order to obtain a Class A\/B\/C ISP license:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Service<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMinimum Equity<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMinimum Net worth<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nEntry Fee (Rs.)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nPerformance BG (Rs.)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nFinancial BG (Rs.)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nApplication Processing Fee (Rs.)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nTotal Capital Required (Rs.)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ISP “A” (National Area)<\/span><\/td>\nNil<\/span><\/td>\nNil<\/span><\/td>\n30 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n40 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n2 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n50 Thousand<\/span><\/td>\n72,50,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ISP “B” (Telecom circle\/Metro Area)<\/span><\/td>\nNil<\/span><\/td>\nNil<\/span><\/td>\n2 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n2 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n20 Thousand<\/span><\/td>\n15 Thousand<\/span><\/td>\n
    \n<\/span>4,35,000<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ISP “C” (SSA)<\/span><\/td>\nNil<\/span><\/td>\nNil<\/span><\/td>\n20 Thousand<\/span><\/td>\n10 Thousand<\/span><\/td>\n2 Thousand<\/span><\/td>\n10 Thousand<\/span><\/td>\n42,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    As you can see above, the total capital required for a Class C license is INR 42,000\/- whereas for a Class A license is as high as 72.5 Lakh.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Thus, in order to become a Class C ISP licence holder, you don\u2019t require more than Rs. 1 lakh, depending on the lawyer \/ ISP consultant fees. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Once you have selected the category of the ISP license you want to obtain as per your<\/span> ISP business plan in India<\/a><\/strong>, it is important to know how the entire application process goes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Now, let\u2019s take you through on how to apply for an ISP license & the documents, legal help, etc. you will require.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Step 4: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? – Initial Application Process<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    1. After you have chosen your ISP license category, you will need to fill out an application form.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Along with the form, a non-refundable Processing Fee of INR 15,000\/- must be paid by the applicant, along with 2 copies of the application form, by DD\/Pay Order from a Schedule Bank payable at New Delhi issued in the name of <\/span>Pay & Accounts Officer (Headquarter) DOT.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Provide all required official documents. <\/span>Click here to know the list of documents required.<\/span><\/a>
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      Step 5: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? – Document Review<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Once you have submitted your application form along with the required documents & fees, the Department of Telecom will review your application & respond to you, the applicant, in under 60 days, <\/span>as far as practicable<\/b> i.e. in case there are any issues with your application, there may be a delay in the issuing of a response from the DOT. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      If there is no problem with your complete application, the DOT will issue a \u2018Letter of Intent\u2019 in your favor.<\/span>
      \n<\/span>However, there are chances that your application may be rejected or delayed due to non-compliance with legal, security, hardware, commercial and contractual compliance and human errors such as incomplete form submission.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


      \n<\/span>Therefore, it is important to get an ISP consultant \/ lawyer to review your application before you submit your application form for obtaining the ISP authorization under the Unified License . <\/span><\/span>      Click here to know more.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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      Step 6: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? – Letter of Intent<\/span><\/h3>\n

      If there are no issues with your application form for obtaining the ISP authorization under the Unified License, the DOT will issue a \u2018Letter of Intent\u2019 in your favor. Once the Letter of Intent is issued, \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. You will have to submit the one-time entry fee (as mentioned in the table above) along with the required bank guarantees.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Furthermore, you will have to submit a signed license agreement with the DOT and any other documents required, including the documents mentioned in the Letter of Intent.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Do note that the one-time entry fee is non-refundable & once the Letter of intent is issued, all the above requirements have to be fulfilled within a specific period that will be mentioned in the Letter of Intent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        Step 7: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? – Confirmation<\/span><\/h3>\n

        If everything goes smoothly, you will be issued an ISP authorization under the Unified License for a period of 20 years. The DOT will contact you \/ mail you directly to inform you whether you have been issued the ISP License.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Step 8: How to (apply for &) get an ISP license in India? Conclusion – Need for Expertise: Get\/Apply an ISP license in India<\/span><\/h3>\n

        The process of ISP licensing is technical and lengthy for a common person to comprehend. There have been quite a few instances where the application is rejected because of an incomplete submission, missing information, non-compliance, missing documents etc. Thus, it is advisable to get your documents & forms reviewed by a professional ISP consultant or lawyer to make sure you don\u2019t lose out on time & money. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Click here to know more about our ISP consultancy. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

        Disclaimer:<\/strong> the rules keep changing as per notifications by DOT and Govt. This information was published on Oct’2016. Do not treat this as professional advice, kindly contact us for up-to-date compliance and to avail professional assistance for your application.<\/span><\/p>\n

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