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SOME ACHIEVEMENTS
(Chronological – starting with the latest)
DoT has accepted TRAI’s recommendations on
"Allowing ISPs to lay
copper cable in the last mile" after regular
interaction by ISPAI with
them.
Reduction in Performance Bank Guarantee from Rs
2 crore, 20 Lakhs
and Rs 3 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore, Rs. 10 lakhs and
Rs. 2 lakhs for each
of the service area for category A, B, and C
respectively after
regular interaction with DoT (for old licensee).
Rationalization of Tariff for E1/Rs Links
through TRAI Notification
dated 3rd December 03 after vigorous follow up
by ISPAI.
Accessibility of Internet Services as per
National Numbering Plan
2003. At the request and close follow up by
ISPAI TRAI issued
directive dated 29th December 2003 to all CMSPs
& BSOs that
accessibility of Internet Services be made
available as per National
Numbering Plan 2003.
Provision of Infrastructure Facilities to ISPs
by BSOs through TRAI
directive dated 12th Sep 03.
Setting up of India’s first neutral Internet
Exchange i.e. National
Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) at Noida in
collaboration with DIT. NIXI node at Mumbai & Chennai have also become
operational.
TRAI Task Force on “Growth of Internet in the
Country” - ISPAI
contributed significantly in finalizing their
recommendations.
Opening up of Internet Telephony Services for
ISPs w.e.f. 1st April
2002 in consonance with ISPAI recommendations to TRAI.
Report prepared and submitted to the Deptt of
Information
Technology / Ministry of Commerce on “Bringing
Global E-commerce
within the WTO Framework”.
Waiver of ‘Interconnect Fee’ levied on leased
lines hired by ISPs
through TRAI directive.
Fixing Time Frame by TRAI for provisioning of
Leased Lines by Basic
Service Operators.
Adopted a self regulatory ‘Code of Conduct’
which has been
voluntarily accepted by all ISPAI Members.
FDI limit increased from 49% to 74% for ISPs
setting up International
Gateways. And 100 % FDI allowed for ISPs without
Gateways.
Landing Station Policy – Guidelines issued for
setting up Landing
Stations in India for Submarine OFC by private
vendors.
Removal of restriction of 8 Mbps bandwidth on
International
Gateways (case to case basis)
Privatization of International Gateways using
foreign satellites within
the laid down security constraints.
Appointment of circle-wise Coordinator by DoT to
provide single
window assistance to ISPs and implement the ISP
Policy.
Priority allocation of Leased Lines by DoT/MTNL.
ISP’s allowed to start operations without A/T by
DoT.
45 days time frame for Interconnection resources
(by TRAI)
Immediate allocation of telephone lines for ISPs
by BSNL and MTNL.
Feedback to government on IT Act 2000 &
amendments (Cyber Laws).
Rationalisation of tariff for E1/R2 links as
well as ISDN (BRA/PRA).
Uniformity in Leased Line rentals and
rationalization. Provision for
refund and adjustment of the excess payment made
by
ISPs/Subscribers.
EDI Services given benefits under Infrastructure
Status.
Provided vital inputs for preparing a
comprehensive IT Policy for
Delhi with an aim of turning Delhi in to Cyber
State by 2003.
Extensive interaction with the Government, DoT,
TRAI, IT Task Force,
and Industry Chambers leading to adoption of the
current ISP Policy.
Withdrawal of Rs. 15,000 per annum levy on ISPs
for each PSTN Dial
Up Access lines/ports.
Provided vital inputs to the National Telecom
Policy - 1999 (NTP’99)
as constituent of In-GoT (Industry Group of
Telecom).
MoU’s with leading events organizers like
Exhibitions India, TFCI, for
promoting and encouraging Internet/E-Commerce
related events at
National and local levels.
Opening up state wise chapters of ISPAI for
increased participation
/ representation of ISP’s
Providing a platform for Hardware, Software and
ISP Solution
Vendors.
Positive coverage by media across the country on
ISP’s issues
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