DOT OSP Registration

OSP stands for Other Service Providers referring to the service provided in the Telecommunication Industry which uses telecom resources. The Department of Telecommunication under the New Telecom Policy (NTP) 1999 made it compulsory for OSPs using telecom resources to obtain License.

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DOT OSP Registration in Chennai – An Overview

According to the New Telecom Policy (NTP) 1999, companies providing services like tele-banking, tele-medicine, tele education, tele trading, e-commerce, call center and any other IT enabled services using telecom resources come under “Other Service Providers”(OSP). The Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) is a client/server protocol used by Internet service providers to exchange authorization, accounting, and usage information to support IP telephony. Open Settlement Protocol is implemented in voice telephony gateways such as soft switches

A DOT OSP license is a license that you need in order to be able to drive a large commercial vehicle. A lot of people might say all you need is a drivers license and a DOT Medical qualification card, in order to drive a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) up 26,000 GVWR. Domestic OSP license is required if the calling is only within India. International calling is not allowed with this type of registration. International DOT license is required if the calling is only outside India.

Benefits of DOT OSP License Registration in Chennai

DOT OSP License is used by Internet service providers to exchange authorization, accounting, and usage information to support IP telephony

  • Fulfilling legal requirements for running a business or call centre.
  • Some of Foreign & Indian clients ask for OSP License before & after giving a project.
  • Avoid legal consequence for running business without valid license

Who needs DOT OSP License ?

Following Service Providers like tele-banking, tele-medicine, tele-education, tele-trading, e-commerce, call center, network operation center and other IT Enabled Services using telecom resources are required to obtain OSP Registration. Telecom Resources are telecom facilities used by an OSP including, but not limited to Public Switched Telecom Network, Public Land Mobile Network, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and /or the telecom bandwidth provided by authorized telecom service provider. To obtain a OSP Registration in India, it is mandatory for the entity to be a Private Limited Company. Therefore, Entrepreneurs having plans for starting a call center or BPO or e-commerce or other IT Enabled Services must incorporate a Private Limited Company.

Documents required for DOT OSP License Registration in Chennai

For DOT OSP License Registration, the following documents are required:

  • AOA & MOA or Partnership deed in case of LLP
  • Certificate of Incorporation of Company or LLP
  • Board Resolution
  • List of Directors
  • List of Shareholders
  • Declarations
  • Form A

How to Register DOT OSP License in Chennai

In order to apply and get the DOT OSP License in Chennai, there are certain processes to follow


  1. Register a Business entity:
    No one is allowed to follow the OSP registration process as an individual or a partnership. They have to register their business as a private limited company first.

  2. Gather the required documents:
    The required documents for DOT License for BPO aren’t many. But remember to sign, scan and store them in the appropriate storage device.

  3. Filing the application of OSP registration online:
    The application of OSP registration is exclusively filed online at the SARAL sanchar portal. Also submit the DOT license fee for BPO. The entry fee is consistent but you might face issues when it comes to guarantees.  

Get the OSP DOT License:
Once you file the application, the department would appoint an assessment officer to check your application. If he finds any issues with your application, you’ll receive a notification to rectify those issues. If you do, you’ll receive the OSP registration number.

FAQ's

CAN A COMPANY APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE REGISTRATION?

Yes, a company can have multiple registrations. After receiving registration for one location, the OSP can apply for another location providing the OSP license of the obtained location and a copy of incorporation by ROC.

The validity of the OSP license extends upto 20 years from the date of issue, after which it can be extended to upto ten years each time.

No. Transfer of OSP registration from one Private Limited Company to another is prohibited by the DOT.

Interconnectivity between Domestic and International OSP is not permitted by the DOT.

OSP providing the application services within national boundaries is known as Domestic OSP. Whereas, OSP providing application services beyond national boundaries is known as International OSP.

Within six months of completion of the financial year, the OSP must submit “Annual Return” to the registering authority. The annual return must indicate the details of the activities of the previous financial year and the status of their continuing the OSP operation. Once the status is validated, the operational OSPs shall be put in the Active OSP list. Those OSPs who do not submit the annual return for consecutive three years will be put in the dormant list and their registration will be cancelled after keeping them for two years in the dormant list. Such list would be made available on the DOT website.

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