The Networks and Technologies Division of Department of Telecommunications under Ministry of Communications has issued a notification letter on 30^th September, 2024 extending the registration period for registration of the unregistered entities who are providing M2M (Machine to Machine) services and/or WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)/WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) connectivity for M2M services till 15^th November, 2024. In regard to the representation received from COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India), the registration period was further extended till 15^th January, 2025 through the notification issued on 14^th November, 2024 under Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. Further directions that are issued to the Authorized Telecom Licensee(s) are as below-

1. Telecom Licensees to suspend the services of M2M SIMs for M2M Services/Connectivity, issued to the unregistered entities post 15th Jan 2025.
2. Telecom Licensees to resume services of M2M SIMs for M2M Services/Connectivity after unregistered entities submit the registration certificate.
3. Licensees to share the contact details (e-mail ID and Contact No.) of the unregistered entities with DoT (at ajay.nain@gov.in) within 7 days of issuance of this letter.

The Entities which are not registered, need to register before 15^th January, 2025 to avoid suspension of the services of M2M SIMs for M2M services/connectivity. If the services got suspended, then they need to submit the registration certificate to resume the services.

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