DoT launches online system to speed up nods for trial spectrum

New Delhi: In a bid to boost India as a hub of wireless innovation, the government on Tuesday launched an online application through which all approvals for using airwaves to conduct experiments and demonstrations could come through within six to eight weeks.

“The scope of existing Saral Sanchar Portal of DoT, on which application for Access Services, Internet Services and other licenses are being received, was expanded for receipt, processing and grant of licenses for spectrum to conduct experiment, demonstration, testing, manufacturing,” a statement issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Tuesday.