DoT amends norms for procuring telecom gear March 10, 2021 Licensees should comply with the guidelines for enhanced supervision and effective control of telecom networks - Businessline Licensees should comply with the guidelines for enhanced supervision and effective control of telecom networks - Businessline× Operator to use only ‘trusted products’ in network with ‘designated authority’ nod The government on Wednesday amended the unified licence for procurement of telecom equipment. According to the amendments to come into effect from June 15, the licensee (operator) will only use ‘trusted products’ in its network and seek permission from ‘designated authority’ for upgrading the existing network. The designated authority for this purpose will be the National Cyber Security Coordinator and, in this regard, the licensee will have to provide any information as and when sought by the designated authority, it said.