Govt launches Trusted Telecom Portal for TSPs

In India, trusted telecom portal has been launched. About six months ago the Cabinet had approved the National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector for the government to declare a list of trusted sources and products for installation in the country’s telecom networks. "With effect from 15th June 2021, the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) are mandatorily required to connect in their networks only those new devices which are designated as Trusted Products from Trusted Sources…,” a statement from the National Security Council secretariat said. It added TSPs will be provided access to log into the portal www.trustedtelecom.gov.in for information on telecom products and the vendors. Vendors will also be given access to the portal to enlist their products.

The statement said the directive accorded approval on December 16 will not mandate the replacement of the existing equipment inducted in the networks of the TSPs. “The Directive will also not affect ongoing Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) or updates to existing equipment already inducted in the network as on date of effect of the Directive. Hence no disruption to the existing networks will be created due to this Directive,” the statement said. The National Security Council said an assessment will be made to determine Trusted Sources and Trusted products allowing the procurement of these products.