DLT – Distributed Ledger Technology Registration for Bulk SMS Provider

Manish Sharma , January 11, 2021

According to the New Regulation of  TRAI regulations, telemarketers have to be registered in the DLT platform. It is most important to know distributed ledger technology (DLT), also called "Shared Ledger" to prevent spam.

To prevent the end-customer from incidents of spam and fraud SMS, TRAI has amended the rules in India.

In the commercial communication system- if any Businesses, Enterprises, Companies, agencies, or any service provider want to promote their product, advertise or send transnational messages to customers, then it will be mandatory to register them with telecom operators as per the new TRAI rule.

As per the direction from TRAI to send messages to our customers every service provider needs to be registered on the DLT platform with their headers or sender IDs. Without registration, they would be unable to send any SMS once DLT comes into effect.

The system is using blockchain technology known as DLT.

What is Distributed Ledger Technology

Distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a digital system that is managed the transaction and their details in multiple participants, with multiple devices at the same time.

A distributed database shared, and synchronized digital data spread across multiple sites, countries, or institutions. there is no central administrator that acts as head or monitor.

TRAI mandated to adopt Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) with permission and private DLT networks

Origin of Ledgers- A ledger is a record of information, transactions, and similar data that existed in paper form. Now, with the new computer technology or approach, ledgers changed into computerized ledgers.

Why DLT Required?

DLT has been implemented by Govt. because Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC) are a major cause of disturbance for telecom users.

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to prevent spam Guidelines for Enterprises.

Many communications invade the privacy of individuals. for example- to control the SMS spam, OTP, verification codes, notification, etc sending from various marketing firms.

Types of Distributed Ledger Technologies

There are primarily two types of distributed ledger technologies. 

• Permissioned
• Permissionless

Let’s discuss-

Permissioned
Permissioned networks are private networks. This feature is designed for those, who do not want to make their data public to everyone.

Permissionless
Permissionless networks are public networks and are the most decentralized. In this users do not need permission to participate in the permissionless network. they can be deployed in production or removed, without having to notify anyone.

Documents need for DLT

some documents are needed for DLT registration .

• Aadhaar Number of Authorized Signator
• Proof of Identity
•  Pan Number (Entity)
• GST Number
• authorized signatory 
• Proof of Address
•  Company’s Website
• Business Owner Date of Birth

Procedure For DLT Registration

Telemarketers and enterprises not on the DLT platform may not be able to send messages.

For the DLT Registration SignUp to any of the below operator's-

Click to SignUp: Vodafone-Idea DLT Registration

Click to SignUp: BSNL DLT Registration

Click to SignUp: MTNL DLT Registration

Click to SignUp: Airtel DLT Registration

Click to SignUp: Videocon Smartping DLT Registration

For Enterprise / Entity Registration 

• first of all, Select: As Enterprise Button.
• Then choose next, Enterprise Login.
• Have you registered with any other Mobile Operator DLT Network? Select: No.
• Enter Business PAN Number.
• Fill the form with Required Details just like- Bussiness type, enter your name, email id, password, confirm password, and simple mobile no.
• Now click on I agree and continue.
• After this, Verify with OTP.
• now you get an email, confirm your Email address.
• Login To Portal.
• Upload Required Documents i.e.PAN CARD and GST and Fill the Required Details.
• After Completion You will Get, Your Registration Number.
• You will get your Enterprise Registration Id within 72hrs. of your KYC upload.

For Telemarketer Registration-

Telemarketer Registration needs to be done for those who are in the SMS reselling business. So let's begin with the registration process.

• first of all, Select: As Telemarketer.
• Then choose a new Registration.
• Are you registered as a Registred Telemarketer? Select: No.
• Now enter the details of an authorized person, organization name, organization category, organization type, KYC details, and valid email address, password, confirm password, and simple mobile no.
• after its, Submit.
• now you get an email, confirm your Email address.
• Login To Portal.
• Upload Required Documents i.e.PAN CARD and GST and Fill the Required Details.
• After Completion You will Get, Your Registration Number.
• You will get your Telemarketer Registration Id within 72hrs. of your KYC upload.