Telecom law, wherelicensing meetsinfrastructure.
SIRI Law LLP advises telecom operators, ISPs and infrastructure providers on DoT licensing, interconnection agreements, right-of-way for infrastructure, and the compliance framework covering the telecom sector.
- Free first consultation
- DoT and TRAI aware
- Fixed-fee packages available
- Hyderabad and online
- Infrastructure and ISP experience
Telecom
Telecom is one of the most heavily licensed sectors in India, and the license conditions themselves create ongoing obligations most operators only fully discover during an audit. We help you understand and meet those obligations before they become a problem.
Telecom operators
DoT compliance and interconnection agreement negotiation.
Internet service providers
Licensing, right-of-way and subscriber compliance advisory.
Tower and infrastructure companies
Right-of-way agreements and infrastructure sharing contracts.
VoIP and OTT communication platforms
Advisory on the evolving regulatory treatment of communication platforms.
Roadmap
Where we help, across licensing and operations.
From licensing through to day-to-day operational compliance.
- 01Setup
License and register
Telecom operations require specific DoT licences and registrations.
- DoT licence category advisory
- Registration and compliance filing support
- Entity structuring for licensing eligibility
- Security clearance and compliance conditions
- 02Deployment
Build infrastructure
Physical infrastructure needs right-of-way and sharing agreements.
- Right-of-way agreements for towers and cabling
- Infrastructure sharing agreements with other operators
- Municipal and state clearances for deployment
- Land and rooftop lease agreements
- 03Ongoing
Interconnect and operate
Interconnection and subscriber compliance run continuously.
- Interconnection agreements with other operators
- Data retention and lawful interception compliance
- Subscriber verification and KYC compliance
- Quality of service and regulatory reporting
- 04Ongoing
Protect subscriber data
Telecom operators hold particularly sensitive subscriber data.
- DPDP Act compliance for subscriber data
- Data localisation and retention requirements
- Breach response planning specific to telecom data
What we do
Telecom legal, licence to last mile.
Regulatory and contractual work across the telecom stack.
DoT licensing advisory
Guidance on licence categories, application and ongoing compliance conditions.
- DoT
- Licensing
- Compliance
Interconnection agreements
Drafting and negotiating agreements between operators for network interconnection.
- Interconnection
- Negotiation
- Operators
Right-of-way and infrastructure agreements
Securing right-of-way for towers, cabling and shared infrastructure.
- Right-of-way
- Infrastructure
- Towers
Data retention and lawful interception
Compliance advisory for mandatory data retention and interception obligations.
- Data retention
- Lawful interception
- Compliance
Subscriber data protection
DPDP Act compliance frameworks for telecom subscriber data.
- DPDP Act
- Subscriber data
- Privacy
Regulatory filings and reporting
Support with TRAI and DoT regulatory filing and reporting obligations.
- TRAI
- Regulatory filings
- Reporting
Infrastructure sharing agreements
Contracts governing shared passive infrastructure between operators.
- Infrastructure sharing
- Agreements
- Operators
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one surfaces during a licence audit or a regulatory inquiry.
Treating licence conditions as a one-time checklist
DoT licence conditions impose ongoing obligations, from security compliance to periodic reporting, not a single setup requirement.
Right-of-way agreements with unclear renewal terms
Infrastructure deployed on land or rooftops needs agreements that survive ownership changes and renewal disputes.
Data retention practices that fall short of requirements
Retention periods and formats are specified by regulation, and falling short creates compliance exposure discovered only during an inquiry.
Interconnection disputes handled without a clear contractual basis
Interconnection agreements need clear technical and commercial terms to avoid disputes escalating to regulatory forums.
Subscriber KYC processes that do not match regulatory requirements
Subscriber verification requirements are specific and audited. Generic onboarding processes can fall short.
Ready to start?
Navigating telecom licensing or infrastructure agreements? Call for a free first consultation.
Tell us about your operations and we will flag what needs attention. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why telecom companies choose us
We understand licence conditions, not just licences.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Ongoing compliance focus
Advisory that covers the continuing obligations a licence creates, not just the application process.
Infrastructure and operator experience
We work across the physical and network layers of the telecom stack.
Current on DPDP Act requirements
Subscriber data compliance built on the current data protection framework.
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Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
What DoT licence do we need?
This depends on the specific services offered, ranging from unified licences for full-service operators to more limited registrations for certain ISPs and infrastructure providers.
We review your business model to identify the applicable category.
What are our data retention obligations?
Telecom licence conditions and applicable regulations specify retention periods for certain categories of subscriber and call data.
We help you build a compliant retention and access process.
How do right-of-way agreements work for tower deployment?
These are typically negotiated with landowners or municipal authorities, covering access, rent, term and removal conditions.
We draft and negotiate these to protect your long-term infrastructure investment.
Does the DPDP Act change our subscriber data obligations?
Yes, it adds requirements around consent, purpose limitation and breach notification that apply alongside existing telecom-specific data rules.
We help you build one compliance framework that satisfies both.
Do you handle interconnection disputes?
Yes, including negotiation and, where necessary, representation in disputes escalated to regulatory forums.
We also help draft agreements upfront that reduce dispute risk.
How much does this cost?
Fixed-fee packages are available for common needs like agreement drafting or compliance reviews. Licensing and regulatory matters are scoped separately.
Fees are agreed in writing before work starts.
Related
Often needed alongside.
Telecom legal work often involves these services too.
Data Privacy & Cyber Law
DPDP Act, GDPR and breach response.
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Cybersecurity & Compliance
Testing, ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
ExploreData Breach & Incident Response
24x7 breach response support.
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Contract Disputes
Commercial contract breach and enforcement.
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Free first consultation
Tell us about your telecom matter.
High level is fine. We check conflicts, tell you honestly whether we can help, and what it would cost. You decide, with no pressure.
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