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12/09/23 06:38 AM IST

Scheme for recognition of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

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  • The Department of Telecommunications has launched a scheme to recognize Internet Service Providers for their exceptional efforts in expanding Fiber-to-the-Home broadband connections in rural areas.
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  • Under this scheme, DoT, has decided to recognize nine ISPs, three each of category A, B and C, who have provided maximum number of net additions in rural FTTH Connections in a year.
  • The recognition would include a certificate and name of the ISP would be displayed on DOT website.
  • The recognition will be given annually for the net additions from April to March.
  • The first recognition would be for the period 1st April, 2023 to 31st March, 2024.
  • The minimum net addition criteria for each category are as follows:
  • Category A: ISPs in this category should achieve a minimum of 50,000 net additions in rural FTTH connections.
  • Category B: ISPs in this category are required to achieve a minimum of 10,000 net additions in rural FTTH connections.
  • Category C: ISPs in this category must achieve a minimum of 2,000 net additions in rural FTTH connections.
  • This initiative reflects the Government of India’s commitment to enhancing digital access and connectivity in rural areas, ultimately driving socio-economic development and inclusive growth across the nation.
Source- PIB

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