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In India, an Internet Service Provider is essentially a business authorized by the Department of Telecommunications to provide internet services at a national level, state level or a district level. A business providing internet services at a district level is known as a local internet service provider.
If you want to become a local internet service provider, check out this blog post to learn about all the important steps you need to fulfill!
Starting a local ISP business is considered one of the most profitable business ventures today, especially with the increasing demand for high speed internet in both urban as well as rural communities in India. By becoming a local ISP, you can offer reliable internet access to customers within your district/region.
You can build a strong customer base, generate revenue on a monthly basis and play a key role in expanding digital connectivity in the country’s underserved areas.
For becoming an ISP at a local level, you must register your business under the Companies Act 2013. After business registration, it is essential that you secure Category C ISP Certification to get DoT’s approval to provide internet services at a local level.
It is important to note that individuals cannot become local ISPs since DoT’s authorization is only granted to registered companies.
For becoming an ISP at a district or regional level, you need to make sure you have the following documents in place:
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum of Association
Articles of Association
Equity Share Capital Certificate
Foreign Equity Certificate
Shareholder Certificate
DoT Application Form
Net Worth of Company
List of Directors
The process for becoming a local internet service provider includes the following steps:
To provide internet at a local level, first, you need to get company registration with RoC. For this, you must file an application via MCA portal. Once you file an application, RoC will review it. If your application meets all the requirements, your business will receive the certificate of incorporation.
After registering your company with RoC, you need to file an application with DoT to become a local internet provider. Before you file your application, you must ensure you have all the necessary documents such as certificate of incorporation, memorandum of association, articles of association, list of directors, net worth details of the company, etc. Once you make sure all the documents are ready, you can proceed to the next step.
You must file an application with DoT for C Category of ISP. Make sure you fill the application with all the necessary details, and attach all the necessary documents with it. While filing the application, pay the prescribed application fee.
Once DoT receives your application, it’ll review it carefully. If everything is in order, the department will issue a Letter of Intent (LOI). Once you receive the LOI, you must fulfill any remaining requirements like submission of signed LOI and bank guarantee.
DoT will grant you the internet license in Category C if you fulfill all the requirements. The license will remain valid for 20 years from the date of issuance.
If you want to provide internet services at a local level, i.e., district or regional level, you must be a local internet services provider. To be a local ISP, you need to register a company with RoC, and then file an application with DoT for securing ISP license. For assistance in obtaining this license from DoT in a smooth and hassle-free manner, you can connect with Registrationwala’s expert team!
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