DoT: Now, ISPs too need to procure gear from trusted products list

Synopsis
According to the new DoT directive, from June 15, those holding ISP licenses, including the likes of state-run GAIL, Power Grid and Oil India, can only install equipment from the trusted products list. ISPs would also need to take permission from the designated authority for upgrading existing network.
Agencies
The latest move may prove expensive for ISPs. "This will increase the cost since ISPs heavily depend on Chinese equipment in some form or another,” said an official.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has brought in the clauses of ‘trusted sources’ and ‘trusted products’ for internet service providers (ISPs) as well by amending their license. ISPs have criticised the move, saying many may have to shut shop as procurement costs could rise substantially as they heavily bank upon Chinese manufacturers for their supplies.

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