DOT OSP License Registration

OSP registration is necessary and applicable on every service provider using the telecom resources or providing services in sectors like telemedicine, telebanking, call center, tele-training, tele-education, e-commerce, network operation center and other IT enabled services. The authority responsible for issuing the OSP license is called as Telecom enforcement, resource and monitoring (TERM) cell which comes under the department of telecommunications. Those who are applying for OSP registration should have their company registered under companies’ act 2013 or companies’ act 1956.

• Company or limited liability firm can only apply for OSP registration.
• OSP should take the telecom resources from the authorized telecom service provider only
• OSP may have internet connectivity from the authorized internet service provider
• OSP is allowed to share the bandwidth of the telecom with other activities of the same company or group of companies
• After examining the network diagram of the network proposed to be set up by OSP and confirming its bonafide use, the authorized telecom provider provides the resources to the OSP. OSP needs to submit the copy of the network diagram approved by the telecom service provider for records and verification.

1. In the first step, you need to fill the application form online on the website of department of telecommunication.
2. In the second step, you need to pay the amount of Rs.1000 as fees.
3. In the third step, you need to submit the required documents to the concerned authority.
4. Finally, your OSP license is issued.

1. With the valid license, you can easily run your BPO or a call center business and there will be no legal hurdle
2. Some foreign and Indian clients may ask for this license before and after giving the project.

The validity of OSP registration is 20 Years from the date of registration. A government fee of Rs.1000 is applicable on OSP registration.

1. Submit the annual return to department of telecommunication at the end of every financial year.
2. If any changes have been made in the OSP license, same should be informed to the telecommunication department.
3. You should maintain compliance by following the terms & conditions prescribed by the telecommunication department.
4. International OSP is not allowed to use PSTN connectivity at the Indian end whereas PSTN connectivity is permitted at the foreign end having facility of both inbound & outbound calls.