How to Get a 140 Series Number in India: DLT Registration Step-by-Step

Key Facts at a Glance

Item	Detail
Regulation	TCCCPR, 2018 (Second Amendment, 12 Feb 2025)
Governing body	TRAI / DoT
Applies to	All businesses and telemarketers making promotional voice calls in India
Number series	140xxxxxxx (promotional and telemarketing calls only)
First-violation penalty	Rs 2,00,000
Approval timeline	3 to 5 business days after complete document submission
DLT registration	Mandatory before number activation
Voice template registration	Mandatory for every promotional call script

• A 140 series number is mandatory for all promotional and telemarketing voice calls in India. Standard 10-digit mobile numbers cannot lawfully carry promotional outreach.
• Every business must register as a Principal Entity (PE) on a TRAI DLT platform operated by an access provider before applying for a 140 number.
• Voice call templates must be pre-registered on the DLT platform. Every promotional call must reference a registered Template ID in its signalling.
• The full process involves five stages: PE registration, Telemarketer (TM) linkage, voice template registration, TSP or VNO number provisioning, and dialer integration.
• FreJun handles DLT registration support, template onboarding, number provisioning, and CRM integration so your team can start compliant outreach without the technical overhead.

Quick Answer: To get a 140 series number in India, first register your business as a Principal Entity on a TRAI-approved DLT platform, then link a licensed Telemarketer, register your voice call templates, and apply for a 140xxxxxxx number through a Telecom Service Provider or VNO. The process typically takes 3 to 5 business days after you submit all required documents.

In This Article

1. What Is a 140 Series Number in India?
2. Who Needs a 140 Series Number?
3. What Is DLT Registration and Why Is It Mandatory?
4. What Documents Do You Need Before Starting?
5. How to Get a 140 Series Number: Step-by-Step Process
6. How to Register Voice Call Templates on DLT
7. What Are the Costs and Timelines?
8. What Compliance Rules Apply After Getting the Number?
9. What Are the Penalties for Non-Compliance?
10. How FreJun Helps You Go Live Faster
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Key Takeaways

Getting a 140 series number in India is not as simple as calling your telecom operator and asking for one. The process is regulated end-to-end by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) under the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR). Before any promotional voice call can legally originate from a 140xxxxxxx number, your business must complete a multi-step DLT registration, link a licensed telemarketer, and register approved voice call templates. This guide walks through each stage in sequence, so your compliance team knows exactly what to prepare.

What Is a 140 Series Number in India?

A 140 series number is a designated outbound calling number for commercial promotional communication. The DoT allocated the 140xxxxxxx series to telemarketers for making promotional, marketing, and campaign voice calls. In practice, this means any business running outbound sales campaigns, survey calls, offer reminders, or product launch announcements must use a number from this series, not a regular 10-digit mobile number.

The rationale behind the series is consumer protection. Because the 140 prefix signals a promotional call, consumers can immediately identify the nature of the communication and exercise their right to opt out via the National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) or the 1909 DND helpline. Additionally, the series makes every promotional call traceable on the TRAI DLT platform, which supports enforcement against spam and fraud.

How the 140 Series Differs from the 160 Series

The 140 and 160 series are not interchangeable. The 140xxxxxxx series is strictly for promotional and telemarketing calls. The 160xxxxxxx series, introduced by the DoT on 30 May 2024 (PRID 2022249, pib.gov.in), is strictly for service and transactional calls by verified Principal Entities. Financial entities regulated by RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, and IRDAI must use numbers beginning with 1601 for their service calls. Using a 140 number for a transactional call, or a 1601 number for a promotional call, independently violates the TCCCPR and triggers penalty proceedings.

What this means for your compliance team is that the very first question to answer before procurement is: is the call promotional or transactional? The answer determines which series you need and which registration path to follow.

Who Needs a 140 Series Number?

Any entity making outbound promotional voice calls to Indian mobile subscribers needs a 140 series number. The TCCCPR does not distinguish by sector or entity size. Both large enterprises and small businesses fall under the same obligation if they are running promotional outbound voice campaigns.

Entities That Must Use 140 Numbers

• Banks and NBFCs running credit card offer campaigns, loan promotion calls, and cross-sell campaigns
• Insurance companies making outbound calls about new policies, renewals, and premium offers
• Fintechs and lending platforms conducting outbound marketing to prospects
• EdTech companies running course promotion and admissions campaigns
• E-commerce businesses calling customers about sales, offers, and product launches
• BPOs and recovery agencies making calls on behalf of any of the above
• Telemarketers and outbound call centres operating on behalf of a Principal Entity

Importantly, BPOs and recovery agencies must use the 140 number allocated to or linked with the Principal Entity on whose behalf they are calling. A BPO cannot lawfully use its own pool of 140 numbers to make calls branded as originating from a bank or insurer without correct PE-TM linkage on the DLT platform.

What this means practically is that if your business outsources any outbound promotional calling, both the Principal Entity and the outsourced telemarketer must be registered on the same DLT chain before the first call goes out.

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What Is DLT Registration and Why Is It Mandatory?

DLT registration is mandatory under TCCCPR, 2018 for every entity that sends commercial communications in India. The DLT platform creates an immutable, auditable record of who sent a message or call, on behalf of whom, using which template, and via which telecom chain. Without DLT registration, your 140 number will not be activated by the Telecom Service Provider (TSP), and any calls made through unregistered channels will be blocked or traced as spam.

Why Voice Calls Also Require DLT Registration

Many businesses assume DLT registration is only for SMS. That assumption is incorrect and costly. Since September 2024, TRAI extended the DLT framework to cover voice call workflows on the 140 series as well. This means every promotional voice call template, including IVR scripts and agent call guides, must be pre-registered as a content template on the DLT platform. Furthermore, every call must pass a registered Template ID in its call signalling. Calling with an unregistered or outdated voice template independently constitutes a TCCCPR violation.

In my practice advising telecom-sector clients, the DLT voice template step is the most commonly missed compliance requirement. Most businesses register on the DLT platform, receive their Entity ID, and assume they are done. They are not. Template registration is a separate step, and without it, calls cannot lawfully originate even from a properly provisioned 140 number.

What this means for your operations team is that every time your marketing team changes a call script, that new script must be submitted and approved on the DLT platform before it goes live. Budget 2 to 7 business days for template approvals in your campaign planning calendar.

What Documents Do You Need Before Starting?

Preparing your documents before starting the DLT registration process saves significant time. Incomplete submissions are the most common cause of delays. The following documents are typically required, though specific TSPs may ask for additional items.

Documents for Principal Entity (PE) Registration

• Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies (or equivalent for partnerships, LLPs, and societies)
• GST Registration Certificate showing the entity’s GSTIN
• PAN Card of the company
• Memorandum and Articles of Association (for companies)
• Authorised signatory’s identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID)
• Authorised signatory’s KYC (one photo ID and one address proof)
• Board Resolution or Letter of Authorisation designating the person filing the registration
• Business address proof (utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement not older than 3 months)

Documents for Telemarketer (TM) Registration

If your business is also acting as its own telemarketer (common for in-house call centres), you will need an additional set of documents for the TM registration on the DLT platform.

• All documents listed under PE registration above
• Sample voice call scripts or marketing campaign briefs (these become the basis of template registration)
• Consent mechanism description explaining how you obtained or will obtain customer consent for calls
• Dialer or IVR system details (system type, vendor name, number of concurrent channels)

If you are outsourcing calling to a BPO or recovery agency, that third party must register as a separate Telemarketer and link its TM ID to your PE ID on the DLT platform. Your in-house documents are not sufficient to cover the outsourced entity.

What this means for your procurement team is that document preparation can be completed in parallel with choosing your TSP or VNO partner, saving 3 to 5 days in the overall timeline.

How to Get a 140 Series Number: Step-by-Step Process

Getting a 140 series number in India requires completing five stages in the correct sequence. Skipping or reversing stages will result in rejection or activation failure.

Stage 1: Register as a Principal Entity on the DLT Platform

First, select a DLT platform to register on. The major TSPs each operate their own DLT portal: Airtel’s Airtel DLT, Reliance Jio’s JIO DLT, Vodafone Idea’s Vi DLT, and BSNL’s DLT portal. All platforms are interconnected, so you can register on any one. However, many compliance teams register on two or more to ensure redundancy.

Next, complete the online PE registration form on your chosen portal. Upload your company registration certificate, GST certificate, PAN card, authorised signatory KYC, and board resolution. The portal assigns your business a unique Entity ID (also called PE ID) after verification. This ID is the anchor of your entire commercial communication compliance framework.

Additionally, ensure the email address and mobile number you provide for the PE registration are dedicated compliance contacts. TSPs send critical compliance notices and template rejection alerts to these contacts.

Stage 2: Register as or Link a Telemarketer

After PE registration, you must either register your own entity as a Telemarketer or link an existing registered Telemarketer to your PE ID. The Telemarketer registration creates a separate TM ID on the DLT platform. This TM ID is what gets associated with every 140 number provisioned for your outbound campaigns.

If you are outsourcing to a BPO, confirm that the BPO holds its own valid TM ID on the same or an interconnected DLT platform. Then formally link the BPO’s TM ID to your PE ID through the portal’s TM-PE linkage function. Without this linkage, calls made by the BPO on your behalf will not be traceable to your entity and may be treated as unauthorised commercial communication.

Stage 3: Register Your Voice Call Templates

Before Stage 4, register every promotional voice call script as a content template on the DLT platform. Each template receives a unique Template ID. The TCCCPR requires this Template ID to be embedded in the call signalling metadata for every promotional call made on the 140 number. Templates are reviewed by the TSP before approval. Approval typically takes 2 to 7 business days.

Furthermore, design templates with operational precision. The DLT platform requires the template to reflect the actual script your agents or IVR will deliver. Any material deviation between the registered template and the actual call content constitutes a TCCCPR violation. If you update a script, submit a template amendment before deploying the new version.

Stage 4: Apply for the 140 Number Through a TSP or VNO

With your PE ID, TM ID, and at least one approved Template ID in hand, you can now apply for a 140xxxxxxx number from a Telecom Service Provider (TSP) or a Virtual Network Operator (VNO) licensed by the DoT. Provide your Entity ID and TM ID at the time of application. The TSP conducts a verification check and then provisions the number, typically within 3 to 5 business days of complete document submission.

Specifically, the TSP must verify your eligibility and your DLT registration status before assigning a 140 number. This is not a formality. The DoT has mandated that TSPs conduct adequate verification of every entity before assigning any regulated number series (DoT Press Release, PRID 2022249, 30 May 2024, pib.gov.in). A TSP that skips this step faces its own regulatory exposure.

When choosing between a TSP and a VNO, note that VNOs typically offer faster provisioning, bundled DLT support, and CRM integration capabilities. VNOs operate under Unified License (VNO) authorisations issued by the DoT. You can verify a VNO’s license status on the SARAL SANCHAR portal at saralsanchar.gov.in before signing an agreement.

Stage 5: Integrate the Number with Your Dialer and CRM

After number activation, integrate the 140 number into your dialer or IVR system and map it to your CRM. Every outbound promotional call must originate from the provisioned 140 number, not from any other number in your system. The routing logic must technically enforce this segregation. A written policy without enforced routing is not adequate compliance under TRAI’s enforcement position.

Moreover, ensure your dialer system logs Call Detail Records (CDRs) for every call, including the Template ID invoked. These records are the primary evidence in any complaint investigation. Retain CDRs for a minimum period as specified in your TSP’s license conditions and any applicable sectoral regulation.

What this means for your IT team is that the number integration is a compliance requirement, not optional configuration. Any dialer that can route calls through an unregistered number without restriction creates a systematic compliance gap.

How to Register Voice Call Templates on the DLT Platform

Voice template registration on the DLT platform is a separate process from your entity registration. Many first-time applicants underestimate the time this stage takes. Therefore, starting template preparation in parallel with Stage 1 is strongly advisable.

What Counts as a Voice Template

A voice template is the pre-approved script or call flow that your agents or IVR system will deliver when a promotional call connects. The template must capture the opening disclosure (including whether it is an automated call), the substance of the promotional message, and any consent or opt-out instructions delivered during the call. Broad, vague templates are typically rejected. Precise, campaign-specific templates are approved faster.

Additionally, every distinct campaign requires its own template. You cannot register one generic template and use it across a product launch campaign, a loan offer campaign, and an insurance renewal reminder. Each has its own message content and therefore needs its own Template ID.

Steps to Register a Voice Template

1. Log in to your DLT portal using your PE credentials.
2. Navigate to the Voice Template section and select Add New Template.
3. Enter the campaign category (promotional), the call flow type (agent-assisted or IVR), and the full script text.
4. Submit the template for TSP review.
5. Await approval notification, which typically arrives within 2 to 7 business days.
6. Note the assigned Template ID and configure your dialer to pass this ID in call metadata.

Furthermore, maintain a template register internally. Map every active campaign to its corresponding Template ID and the associated 140 number. This register becomes the first document your compliance team will reach for during a TRAI audit or complaint investigation.

What this means in practice is that campaigns cannot launch on the same day the template is submitted. Plan for a minimum 5-day buffer between template submission and campaign start.

What Are the Costs and Timelines?

Costs for obtaining a 140 series number vary by operator and by whether you engage a TSP directly or work through a VNO. The figures below reflect industry-standard ranges as of 2025. They should be verified directly with your chosen provider before committing to a vendor.

Typical Cost Components

Cost Item	Typical Range	Notes
DLT platform registration fee	Rs 0 to Rs 2,000	Some TSPs charge no registration fee; others charge a one-time setup fee
140 number setup charge	Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000	One-time fee per number; varies by operator
Monthly rental per number	Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000	Depends on channel capacity and operator
Voice template submission	Nil to Rs 500 per template	Most TSPs do not charge for template registration
VNO bundled package	Custom pricing	Often includes DLT support, CRM integration, and CDR logging

Typical Timeline from Start to First Call

Stage	Typical Time
Document preparation	1 to 2 business days
PE and TM registration on DLT	1 to 3 business days
Voice template registration and approval	2 to 7 business days
140 number provisioning by TSP or VNO	3 to 5 business days
Dialer and CRM integration	1 to 3 business days
Total estimated timeline	8 to 20 business days

Working with a VNO that offers bundled DLT support, such as FreJun, typically compresses the timeline because the VNO manages the TSP interface and template submission on your behalf. As a result, most teams that use a managed provider are live within 10 business days, compared to 15 to 20 days when navigating the process independently.

What Compliance Rules Apply After Getting the Number?

Obtaining a 140 series number is the beginning of compliance, not the end. The TCCCPR and its Second Amendment (12 February 2025) impose ongoing operational obligations that apply from the first call onwards.

Purpose Restriction: Promotional Calls Only

The 140 number must be used exclusively for promotional and marketing calls. Service calls, transactional calls, OTP delivery, and collection follow-ups on outstanding dues are not permitted from this series. Any service or transactional content delivered from a 140 number breaches the allocation terms and independently violates the TCCCPR. Furthermore, routing both promotional and transactional traffic through the same dialer trunk is prohibited. The segregation must be enforced at the system level.

Consent and DND Compliance

Before calling any subscriber, you must verify their preference registration status on the National Customer Preference Register (NCPR). Calling a subscriber who has opted into the full DND preference (blocking all commercial communications) from a 140 number constitutes an unsolicited commercial communication. Under the TCCCPR Second Amendment (12 February 2025, trai.gov.in), the opt-out lockout period is 90 days. Once a subscriber opts out of your communications, you may not contact them again for the same purpose for 90 days from the date of opt-out.

Additionally, explicit consent for a specific promotional purpose remains valid for only 7 days from the date it was granted. This is particularly relevant for lead generation campaigns where consent is captured on a landing page and calls are made days later. If the call is made after day 7, the consent basis has lapsed.

Caller Identification and Anti-Spoofing

The 140 number presented to the called party must be the actual allocated number. Masking or overlaying a different number in the caller ID field violates Section 42 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, which criminalises tampering with telecommunication identifiers. Moreover, DoT’s Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) regime requires accurate caller identity disclosure on the receiving handset. Any form of caller ID spoofing exposes the entity to criminal liability under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Record-Keeping Obligations

Your business must retain full Call Detail Records (CDRs) for every call made from the 140 number, mapped to the Template ID used. Retain consent records where consent formed the basis of the call. Additionally, maintain a complaint log showing every TRAI complaint received and the resolution timeline. These records are the primary defence in any TRAI investigation or sectoral regulator inquiry.

What this means for your compliance team is that record-keeping is not an administrative afterthought. It is the mechanism that converts good-faith compliance into demonstrable compliance when regulators ask for evidence.

What Are the Penalties for Non-Compliance?

Non-compliance with the 140 series rules triggers a layered penalty structure under TCCCPR and related regulations. Each layer operates independently, meaning a single violation can attract multiple simultaneous enforcement actions.

Financial Penalties Under TCCCPR

Under the TCCCPR Second Amendment (12 February 2025), the financial disincentives per instance of violation are:

• First violation: Rs 2,00,000
• Second violation: Rs 5,00,000
• Third and subsequent violations: Rs 10,00,000 per instance

These penalties are levied separately for registered and unregistered senders. An entity that continues to use a standard 10-digit mobile number for promotional calls after the regulatory deadline faces treatment as an Unregistered Telemarketer (UTM), which carries its own enforcement trajectory: a warning for the first violation, a usage cap of 20 outgoing voice calls per day for six months for the second, and full disconnection for the third.

Service Suspension and Blacklisting

More operationally severe than the financial penalties is the service suspension power. The blacklist trigger threshold under the TCCCPR Second Amendment is 5 valid complaints in any rolling 10-day period. Once triggered, the first violation leads to outgoing services on all telecom resources being barred for 15 days. Subsequent violations result in all telecom resources being disconnected across all TSPs for up to 1 year, and the entity is blacklisted. For a business that relies on outbound calling for revenue generation, a 1-year blacklisting is operationally catastrophic.

Furthermore, under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, if non-compliance involves calling without a lawful basis or using customer data for unauthorised purposes, the Data Protection Board can impose penalties of up to Rs 250 crore for failure to implement adequate security safeguards.

What this means for your risk team is that the cost of compliance is always lower than the cost of any single enforcement cycle. Investing in a properly configured 140 series setup with DLT-backed template management is not a discretionary expense. It is risk mitigation.

How FreJun Helps You Go Live Faster

FreJun is a cloud telephony platform built for regulated entities in India. It provisions and manages 140 series and 1600 series numbers with full DLT integration built into the platform. Instead of navigating each stage of the registration process independently, your team works with FreJun’s compliance-ready infrastructure from day one.

What FreJun Handles for You

• DLT registration support: FreJun guides PE and TM registration on the correct DLT platform, ensuring entity and telemarketer chain documentation is submitted in the right format the first time.
• Voice template registration: The platform submits and tracks your voice templates, alerting your team when approvals come through and flagging any rejection reasons immediately.
• 140 number provisioning: FreJun procures 140 series numbers through licensed channels, verified on the SARAL SANCHAR portal at saralsanchar.gov.in.
• CRM integration: FreJun connects directly with HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, and LeadSquared, so every compliant call is logged with the correct Template ID and CDR in your CRM automatically.
• Routing segregation: The platform enforces technical segregation between 140 promotional traffic and any 1601 transactional traffic, so there is no risk of accidental cross-use at the system level.

Importantly, FreJun is not a Telecom Service Provider or TSP. FreJun is a cloud telephony platform that works in partnership with licensed TSPs and VNOs to deliver a compliance-ready calling environment for businesses. FreJun’s role is to simplify the technical compliance layer so your legal and operations teams can focus on the substantive obligations, not the plumbing.

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FreJun’s team handles the DLT registration, template submission, and number provisioning end-to-end. Most clients are fully live with their 140 series setup within 10 business days. Book a call to get a compliance-ready onboarding plan for your team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 140 series number and a 160 series number?

A 140 series number is for promotional and telemarketing voice calls only. A 160 series number is for service and transactional calls by verified Principal Entities. Financial entities regulated by RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, and IRDAI must use numbers beginning with 1601 for transactional calls. Using either series for the other’s purpose violates the TCCCPR and triggers penalties. The two series are not interchangeable under any circumstance.

What is the penalty for using a 10-digit mobile number for promotional calls instead of a 140 number?

TRAI treats such calls as Unsolicited Commercial Communication from an Unregistered Telemarketer. The first violation attracts a warning, the second a usage cap of 20 outgoing calls per day for six months, and the third triggers full disconnection of all telecom resources. Financial disincentives under the TCCCPR Second Amendment (12 February 2025) are Rs 2,00,000 for the first violation, rising to Rs 10,00,000 per instance for the third and subsequent violations.

How do I apply for a 140 series number in India?

Register your business as a Principal Entity on a TRAI DLT platform, link a licensed Telemarketer ID, register your voice call templates, then apply for a 140 number through a Telecom Service Provider or a licensed VNO. TSPs must verify your DLT registration before activating the number. The full process typically takes 8 to 20 business days, depending on document readiness and template approval speed.

Is DLT registration mandatory for 140 series voice calls?

Yes. DLT registration is mandatory under TCCCPR, 2018 for all commercial communications, including voice calls on the 140 series. Since September 2024, voice call templates must also be pre-registered on the DLT platform. Every promotional call must reference a registered Template ID. Calling with an unregistered template independently constitutes a TCCCPR violation, separate from any non-compliance with the number series itself.

Can a BPO or outsourced call centre use its own 140 number for calls made on behalf of a bank?

No. The BPO must be registered as a Telemarketer on the DLT platform with its TM ID linked to the Principal Entity’s PE ID. Calls must originate from 140 numbers provisioned within the PE-TM linkage framework. The Principal Entity is vicariously liable for calls made by outsourced agents under the TCCCPR. Individual recovery agents must also hold valid IIBF certifications where applicable.

How long does it take to get a 140 series number after applying?

Number provisioning by a TSP or VNO typically takes 3 to 5 business days after all documents are submitted and your DLT registration is in place. However, total time from starting the process to making the first compliant call, including PE registration, template approval, and dialer integration, is typically 8 to 20 business days. Working with a managed provider like FreJun generally reduces this to 10 business days or fewer.

What happens if a subscriber complains about a call from my 140 number?

The subscriber can file a TRAI complaint through the DND app or the 1909 helpline. Under the TCCCPR Second Amendment (12 February 2025), the blacklist trigger threshold is 5 valid complaints in any rolling 10-day period. Once triggered, outgoing services on all your telecom resources are barred for 15 days on the first violation. Subsequent violations can lead to a 1-year blacklisting across all TSPs.

Key Takeaways

• A 140 series number is mandatory for all promotional and telemarketing voice calls in India. Standard 10-digit mobile numbers cannot lawfully carry such calls under the TCCCPR.
• DLT registration has two components: entity registration (PE and TM IDs) and voice template registration. Both must be complete before the first call.
• The full process from document preparation to first compliant call takes 8 to 20 business days. Plan campaigns accordingly and do not wait until launch week to start compliance.
• Ongoing compliance obligations include NCPR DND checks before every campaign, a 7-day explicit consent window, a 90-day opt-out lockout, and CDR and template-ID record retention.
• The TCCCPR blacklist trigger is 5 valid complaints in 10 days, leading to a potential 1-year disconnection of all telecom resources. The cost of non-compliance vastly exceeds the cost of a properly configured 140 series setup.
• Businesses and BPOs operating in the BFSI, EdTech, and e-commerce sectors must verify their PE-TM linkage on the DLT platform before the first outsourced call is made.
• FreJun handles DLT registration, template management, number provisioning, and CRM integration for entities that want a compliance-ready 140 series setup without managing each stage independently. For a deeper comparison with the 160 series obligations, see our 160 series vs 140 series guide and our BFSI communication compliance guide 2026.

For Any Questions Reach Out to Our Legal Team

Whether you are setting up your first 140 series number or auditing an existing outbound calling operation, FreJun’s team can walk you through exactly what is needed for your sector and call volumes. Reach out before your next campaign launches.

Compliance Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This article is published for informational purposes only and represents FreJun’s understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory position based on its own independent research and interpretation of publicly available materials. It should not be construed as legal advice, legal opinion, or regulatory guidance. Readers are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel or consult the appropriate regulatory authorities before taking any action based on the information contained herein. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information presented, laws, regulations, interpretations, and enforcement positions may evolve or vary based on specific facts and circumstances. FreJun does not warrant that the contents are free from inaccuracies, omissions, or inadvertent errors and shall not be responsible or liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or reliance placed upon the contents of this article, whether published knowingly or unknowingly.

References and Sources

• DoT Press Release, 30 May 2024 (PRID 2022249) – pib.gov.in
• TRAI Direction, 19 Nov 2025 (PRID 2191647) – pib.gov.in
• TRAI Direction, 16 Dec 2025 (PRID 2205350) – pib.gov.in
• TCCCPR Second Amendment, 12 Feb 2025 – trai.gov.in (PDF)
• TCCCPR 2018 – trai.gov.in
• SARAL SANCHAR License Verification Portal – saralsanchar.gov.in
• DPDP Act, 2023 – meity.gov.in