What do you mean by 'Other Service Providers' (OSP) under New Telecom Policy, 1999 ?

CS Executive · Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws · PYQS · December 2023
What do you mean by 'Other Service Providers' (OSP) under New Telecom Policy, 1999 ?

Answer & Explanation:

Other Service Providers (OSP) Business entities which provide internet services or are engaged in commercial communications i.e., call center, BPO, Tele-education, Tele-banking, Tele-networking, e-commerce, and other IT-enabled services are categorized as 'Other Service Providers' (OSP) under the New Telecom Policy, 1999. They must obtain a telecom license from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Government of India. The telecom license entitles the entities to provide telecommunication services in India. OSP licenses shall be categorized into two types: Domestic OSP: OSP providing services to clients located within national boundaries of India. International OSP: OSP providing services to clients outside India.

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