ISP REGISTRATION

The authorization to launch an ISP and offer internet connectivity to consumers or companies is known as an Internet Service Provider (ISP) License.

ISP license, which is the authorization to form an internet service provider and offer internet services.

A business that offers clients access to the Internet is known as an Internet service provider, or ISP. Numerous technologies are used to transfer data, including wireless, high-speed interconnectors, DSL, cable modems, and dial-up. It's not as simple as it seems to launch an ISP. But it's also not insurmountable if you have the right strategy and tools.

The largest obstacle to launching an ISP in India is the substantial upfront costs associated with infrastructure, equipment, and licensing. Resources such as power supplies, cooling systems for equipment, and internet network bandwidth must all be carefully designed and implemented.

ISP is a modern day’s service and business opportunity.

The government of India has introduced a unified licence in the telecom industry. The holder of unified licence is eligible to apply for ISP licence for different areas. Hence, it is clear that for providing ISP service one has to initially obtain unified licence.

Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is the government authority issuing the Internet Service Provider (ISP) licence. A company registered under Company Act 1956/2013 is qualified in India to obtain an ISP license. 

Classes of ISP license:

Class A license: this category of license area of the entire nation, means license holder can provide service in the entire nation

Class B license: this category license holder has a coverage area of telecom circle or metropolitan area

Class C license: This category license means a secondary switching area.

Process of acquiring the ISP licence:

1. Registration/ Creation of a company under companies act 2013.

2. The applicant need to choose the category of ISP licence like:- Class A, Class B & Class C.

3. Applicant need to fill the application form along with non-refundable fee.

4. Applicant need to submit the application form and other relevant documents with the department of telecommunication.

5. If there is not discrepancy in the application of the applicant then the department of telecommunication issues a letter of intent to the applicant.

6. Once the applicant receives the letter of intent then the applicant needs to submit fees according to the category selected & bank guarantee. The applicant also needs to sign the agreement too.

7. After completion of the above process, the department would issue an unconditional confirmation and grant a licence.