Controller of Telecom Accounts field unit of finance unit of DoT.

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) is a technology for providing wireless services.

Centre for Development of Telematics

means the Chief Telecommunication Security Officer appointed under rule 6 of the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024;

or “CTN” shall have the same meaning as provided in the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2025.

shall have the same meaning as provided in the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2025.

Captive Mobile Radio Trunking Service CMRTS

Cellular Mobile Telephone Service - It is a type of short-wave analog or digital telecommunication service in which a subscriber has a wireless connection from a mobile phone to a relatively nearby transmitter. The transmitter's span of coverage is called a cell. As the cellular telephone user moves from one cell or area of coverage to another, the telephone is effectively passed on to the local cell transmitter.

Captive Non-Public Networks CNPN

means the Companies Act, 1956 or the Companies Act, 2013, as the case may be;

includes the right to appoint majority of the directors or to control the management or policy decisions exercisable by a person or persons acting individually or in concert, directly or indirectly, including by virtue of their shareholding or management rights or shareholder’s agreements or voting agreements or in any other manner:

means a system or series of systems of telecommunication equipment that is responsible for routing and controlling flow of telecommunication traffic among different parts of the telecommunication network and handles a range of essential functions including connectivity, routing, mobility management, authentication, authorisation, user management, policy management, management of exposure of the telecommunication network and servicing of Application Program Interfaces (APIs).

means any telecommunication network, or part thereof, notified under sub-section (3) of section 22 of the Act;

Community Radio Station (CRS)-Community stations serve geographic communities and communities of interest. They broadcast content that is popular and relevant to a local, specific audience. Community radio is a radio service offering a third model of radio broadcasting in addition to commercial and public broadcasting.

Carrier Service

or “CAF” means the form as may be specified by the Central Government, for recording the user information for the purpose of providing telecommunication services;

Provision of access to wired or wireless facilities and services specifically designed for efficient transmission of data

Directorate General of Civil Aviation- is the regulatory body in the field of civil aviation in India, dealing with safety issues.

Decision Letter

means the address of a computer, organization, or entity on a TCP/IP network such as Internet;

means a leased circuit within the boundaries of the national service area;

Department of Telecommunication- is a government organization under the Ministry of Communications that regulates and promotes telecom services in India

Dealer Possiossion License- for trading of wireless equipments. WPC provides such licenses.

Data Service

(DSNG 9OB vans etc) Digital Satellite News Gathering, refers to the use of satellite technology to transmit news footage and live broadcasts from remote locations directly to news studios

Direct To Home- Direct broadcast satellite service provider give subscription based TV service

or “ESIM” means a Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) user terminal of satellite system, installed on a moving platform like ship, aircraft or land vehicle, while in motion or on pause and connected with satellite, essentially providing access to telecommunication service;

means the date as specified in the authorisation as being the effective date of the authorisation;

eForm INC-18 – Application to Regional Director for conversion of section 8 company into any other kind of company

eForm INC-22- Notice of situation or change of address of the registered office of the company