ACHIVEMENTS

Positive coverage by media across the country on ISPs issues

Priority allocation of Leased Lines by DoT/MTNL.

ISPs 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 (NTP99) as constituent of In-GoT (Industry Group of Telecom).

MoUs 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 ISPs

Providing a platform for Hardware, Software and ISP Solution Vendors.

Appointment of circle-wise Coordinator by DoT to provide single window assistance to ISPs and implement the ISP Policy.

Privatization of International Gateways using foreign satellites within the laid down security constraints.

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 accessibilit

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.

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)

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 r

DoT has accepted TRAIs recommendations on "Allowing ISPs to lay copper cable in the last mile" after regular interaction by ISPAI with them.

Rationalization of Tariff for E1/Rs Links through TRAI Notification dated 3rd December 03 after vigorous follow up by ISPAI.