India’s new telecom authorisation framework changes the regulatory landscape for cloud communication businesses. CPaaS, UCaaS, cloud telephony and enterprise communication providers should now examine whether their existing business and network architecture falls within an authorised telecommunication service. The Indian telecom ecosystem is undergoing one of
The Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications) has officially notified the Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2026 vide G.S.R. 750(E) on 21st August 2026 under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This regulation establishes a standardized, fraud-resilient, verifiable biometric identification framework for all telecom subscribers across India. Key
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a new directive mandating the use of the 1601-number series for service and transactional calls by entities in sectors other than Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) and Government. This move expands India’s trusted numbering framework
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an official directive (File No. 7-1/2022-DGT/4 dated 31st July 2026) under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024. All Licensees and Authorized Entities are required to immediately update their operational and cyber security
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has notified the Telecommunications (Authorization for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026 vide G.S.R. 644(E) dated 20th July 2026, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The Rules replace the legacy licence-based regime with a modern authorization-based framework for entities establishing, operating, maintaining, or
Issued by the Department of Telecommunications under the Telecommunications Act,2023Dear VNOAI Members, Telecom Service Providers, VNOs, Telemarketers (TMs),Principal Entities (PEs), CPaaS, UCaaS, Audio Conferencing, Cloud Telephony andEnterprise Communication Providers,The Virtual Network Operators Association of India (VNOAI) cordially invites you toparticipate in an interactive industry session
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