The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on March 21, 2024, issued amendments to the existing KYC instructions for M2M connections relaxation of the restrictive features for M2M connections.
The following has been stated: -
•The telecom industry, vide its various representations, has requested for relaxation of restrictive features for SIMs used only for M2M communication services.
•In this regard, the representations of the telecom industry have been examined and the undersigned is directed to convey the approval of competent authority for the following:
The restrictive features for M2M SIMs as mentioned in para 4 of DoT instructions dated May 16, 2018, shall be replaced as under:
a.Outgoing/ Incoming calls shall be allowed to/from a predefined set of a maximum of four (4) numbers only.
b.Likewise outgoing/incoming SMS shall be allowed to/from a predefined set of a maximum of four (4) numbers only.
c.Data communication shall be allowed on a maximum of One Hundred (100) predefined public IP addresses/ URLs with fixed APNs or equivalent technology options by the Licensee.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. File No: 800-09/2010-VAS-III]
