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The registration for PDOA will provide permission for pan-India operations.

PDOAs have several key functions, including:

  • Aggregating multiple WANI-enabled Wi-Fi Access Points operated by individual PDOs.
  • Authorizing subscribers (authenticated by the App Provider) to access internet services.
  • Integrating the Captive Portal with various digital payment service providers.
  • Declaring tariffs for subscribers and keeping track of each subscriber's usage.   

App Providers can access resources and guidelines from the DoT and relevant authorities to assist with compliance and operational queries.

The applicant company must apply for registration with the DoT through the SARALSANCHAR portal (https://saralsanchar.gov.in/).  They will need to provide their Corporate Identity Number (CIN) and upload a self-certified copy of their Company Registration.    

Yes, there may be an application fee, annual license fee, and transaction fees associated with payment processing.

App Providers must facilitate user sign-up, profile management, authentication, and ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.

The duration can vary based on the completeness of the application and the review process, but applicants should expect a few weeks for processing.

Yes, App Providers can integrate with various payment gateways to facilitate user transactions, provided they comply with regulatory requirements.

Any company registered under the Companies Act 2013 can become a PDOA.  Additionally, PDOAs must comply with the applicable FDI guidelines for the telecommunication sector.    

No, PDOAs will be registered by the DoT without payment of any registration fee.  

The app must adhere to user sign-up, profile management, authentication specifications, and ensure optimal performance and security as outlined by the DoT.

The DoT will grant registration to PDOAs within seven working days.    

At present India has “Mutual Recognition Arrangement/Agreement (MRA) with Singapore in Telecommunication Sector.

TEC designates CABs and CBs for carrying out conformity assessment and certification of telecom equipment in accordance with the requirements of MRA partners. There are two documents which lay down the procedures and criteria for designating/recognising CABs & CBs are available on TEC website 

www.tec.gov.in. 

Scheme for Designating Domestic Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) and Certification Bodies (CBs) for Conformity Assessment and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment 

Scheme for Recognising Foreign Designated Conformity Assessment Bodies and Certification Bodies for Conformity Assessment and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment

The key factor in determining the time taken is the Lab readiness. Labs that have taken the time to prepare well for CAB Designation application, respond quickly to shortcomings, if any and clarifications sought if any during technical examination of documents of the lab and quick response to assessment deficiencies, can complete the process in a timely manner. TEC has all necessary resources, to designate a well-prepared Lab as CAB in a reasonable time of about 90 days. Some CABs were able to gain designation in less than 90 days.

Mutual Recognition Agreement or Arrangements (MRAs) means an agreement through which two countries give recognition to Certifying Bodies and CABs in respective countries by following conformity assessment procedures.

MRAs eliminate the cost of retesting and re-certification, and shorten timeto-market for partner countries’ manufacturers and exporters of telecommunication Equipments.M

Non-refundable fee of Rs. 1,00,000/- to be paid online through Non Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) of Govt. of India to “TEC, New Delhi” for designation against up to 5 TEC’s technical standards and/or specifications in a single application. Further, for designation beyond 5 technical standards/ specifications in the same application, an additional fee of Rs. 20,000/- is payable per standard/specification subject to maximum of up to Rs. 2,00,000/- per single application in any case or fees specified by DA time to time.

Mutual Recognition means that each Party, on the basis that it is accorded reciprocal treatment by the other Party, accepts the test reports & certification of results of conformity assessment activities; and mandatory requirements of the other Party to demonstrate conformity of products and/or manufacturers/manufacturing processes with its mandatory requirements when the conformity assessment activities are undertaken by conformity assessment bodies designated by the other Party.

The scope of designation by DA is limited to the scope for which accreditation is granted against TEC’s/ other Party’s technical standards and/or specifications. If the application for Designation as CAB/CB does not fully cover all tests corresponding to TEC’s technical standards and/or specifications, the DA may grant the designation corresponding to TEC’s technical standards and/or specifications to the extent against which designation is sought, subject to its technical evaluation by the DA.