The DoT has now allowed telcos to use electronic forms or e-CAF while completing the re-verification process on their websites.The clarity from DoT will now allow carriers to put processes in place and begin online re-verification from January, 2018. For instance, telcos will have to create a web portal or page specifically for NRI customers. It also addressed the demand of carriers to provide an extension of four to six weeks to implement the government-mandated processes. "We're looking into and evaluating the processes that have been defined by the DoT," said Cellular Operators Association of India, which represents all carriers including Bharti Airtel , Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Reliance Jio The DoT has been mandated by the Supreme Court to re-verify all mobile numbers, and had set the deadline of February 6, 2018. With a month-long delay, meeting the deadline looks tough.“In case required, we can seek an extension from the apex court.

Source: Economic Times December 01, 2017 15:06 UTC