This checklist covers the ongoing statutory obligations for ISP and VNO authorisations under the Unified Licence (UL) and UL-VNO frameworks. Missed filings attract penalties and can risk licence continuity. Use this as a reference calendar and engage a compliance partner to ensure on-time submissions.
1. DoT Licencing Returns (e-services portal)
Quarterly return (Form IP-2 / ISP equivalent) — due within 30 days of quarter end
Annual return — due within 60 days of financial year end (31 March)
Licence fee payment (8% of AGR) — monthly, due by 15th of following month
USOF levy (~5% of AGR) — included in licence fee payment
Annual minimum licence fee (from 2nd year) — 10% of entry fee per authorised service area
PBG/FBG maintenance — keep valid guarantees; renew 30 days before expiry
Change notifications — service area additions, equity changes, board changes within 30 days
2. TRAI Quality of Service (QoS) & Tariff Reporting
Quarterly QoS report (Access & Broadband) — due 21 days after quarter end
Monthly network performance data (call drop, latency, throughput, availability)
Tariff filing & reporting — all plans on TRAI portal, changes within 7 days
Customer complaint data — monthly redressal statistics
3. Security & UCC (Unified Communication Charges) Obligations
Subscriber verification (KYC) — Aadhaar/bio-metric per DoT guidelines
Terms & conditions transparency — published on website/app
UCC framework compliance — 1601-series for service/transactional calls (TRAI 10 Aug 2026)
Do Not Disturb (DND) registry integration — scrub lists before outreach
Data localisation — subscriber data stored in India
4. 2026 Authorisation Regime Transition Items
Existing UL/UL-VNO licences continue under transition protection
Licences with definite validity — valid till expiry date
Licences without fixed period — continue for 5 years from 23 Jun 2026
Migration to authorisation framework — phased via DoT e-services portal
New applications — file for authorisation (Network Service Operator / VNO) on new portal
5. Infrastructure & Network Obligations
Rollout milestones (PBG-linked) — meet service area coverage commitments
Network diagram & topology updates — submit on DoT portal on change
Interconnection agreements — file copies with DoT
Critical infrastructure protection — compliance with trusted source/product list
6. Annual / Periodic Certifications
Auditor's certificate for net worth / paid-up capital (annual)
Statutory auditor certificate for AGR / licence fee computation
Annual return of foreign equity / board composition (if applicable)
Cyber security audit (where mandated by DoT/NCIIPC)
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⚠️ Accuracy & no-responsibility note: This page is provided for general information only. Telecom licensing rules, fees, bank guarantees (PBG/FBG), eligibility and timelines change frequently and can vary by category, service area and applicant. Information here may be incomplete, out of date, or inaccurate, and should not be relied upon for any decision. Always cross-check with the official Department of Telecommunications (DoT) / TRAI portal and independent legal or licensed advice before acting. This page is not legal, financial or professional advice and creates no obligation. The site owner & PodNet accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, penalty or damage arising from reliance on this content. For updates on rates, rules and the current status, please contact us on WhatsApp only — +91 95916 79292.
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