DoT directs telcos to submit compliance report on trusted sources twice a year beginning from July 1, 2021

DoT has directed all telecom licensees to submit a letter of compliance with the latest amendments regarding sourcing of telecom equipment from trusted sources. As per a recent notice from DoT, all licensees are required to submit a compliance letter on January 1 and July 1 of every year to the licensor, starting from July 1, 2021. DoT also amended the telecom and internet service provider licences, among others, to mandate the use of equipment only from trusted sources from June 15, 2021 onwards.