Is DLT Registration mandatory for Bulk SMS?

Yes. Businesses must complete DLT registration before sending commercial or transactional SMS through registered telecom operators in India.

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Last Updated: July 20, 2026

DLT Registration

SMSINDIAHUB TELEMARKETER ID: 1702157373640103575

DLT Registration is must entities not on the DLT platform may not be able to send messages. Become dlt sms verified entity as per trai.

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What Is DLT Registration?

Short Answer: DLT Registration is a mandatory registration process introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for businesses that send commercial or transactional SMS. It helps reduce spam messages and ensures that only verified businesses can send SMS through authorized telecom operators.

After completing DLT registration, businesses can register their Sender IDs, SMS templates, and begin sending compliant Bulk SMS and OTP SMS through approved SMS service providers.

Why Is DLT Registration Required?

Short Answer: DLT Registration is required to verify business identity, prevent fraudulent SMS, and comply with TRAI regulations. Without DLT approval, businesses cannot send promotional or transactional SMS through authorized telecom networks in India.

The DLT framework improves transparency and protects consumers from unsolicited commercial communications.

Who Needs DLT Registration?

Short Answer: Any business or organization that sends Bulk SMS, OTP SMS, transactional SMS, or promotional SMS to customers in India should complete DLT registration before sending messages.

Startups
Banks
Schools & Colleges
Hospitals
E-commerce Companies
Insurance Companies
Travel Agencies
Real Estate Companies

Is DLT Registration Mandatory?

Short Answer: Yes. Businesses sending commercial or transactional SMS through telecom operators in India are generally required to complete DLT registration and use approved sender IDs and message templates in accordance with applicable TRAI regulations.

Requirements may vary depending on the type of messaging and applicable regulatory updates, so businesses should verify the latest guidelines and work with their SMS provider.

What Documents Are Required for DLT Registration?

Short Answer: Businesses typically need identity and registration documents such as PAN, business registration proof, address proof, and authorized signatory details. The exact document requirements depend on the telecom operator's DLT portal and business type.

Keeping these documents ready helps speed up the verification process.

How Long Does DLT Registration Take?

Short Answer: The approval timeline depends on the telecom operator and the completeness of the submitted documents. Many applications are processed within a few business days, although complex cases may take longer.

Accurate documentation can help avoid delays.

How Can SMSINDIAHUB Help with DLT Registration?

Short Answer: SMSINDIAHUB assists businesses with DLT onboarding, including entity registration guidance, sender ID setup, template registration, and SMS platform integration to help simplify the compliance process.

Our team also supports API integration and message template management after registration.

What Happens If My Business Doesn't Complete DLT Registration?

Short Answer: Businesses that do not complete the required DLT registration may be unable to send commercial or transactional SMS through authorized telecom networks until the necessary approvals are in place.

Completing registration helps ensure uninterrupted and compliant messaging.

How Do I Complete DLT Registration?

Short Answer: Register on an authorized DLT portal, submit your business information and verification documents, complete entity verification, register your Sender IDs and SMS templates, and wait for approval before sending SMS.

Create a DLT account.
Submit business details.
Upload verification documents.
Complete entity verification.
Register Sender IDs.
Submit SMS templates.
Receive approval.
Start sending compliant SMS.

Key Takeaway

DLT Registration is generally required for businesses that send commercial or transactional SMS through telecom operators in India. Completing DLT registration helps verify your business, register Sender IDs and SMS templates, and comply with applicable TRAI requirements before sending Bulk SMS or OTP SMS. SMSINDIAHUB assists businesses throughout the DLT registration process.

How To Do DLT Registration?

Complete Steps for DLT registration, Entities not on the DLT platform may not be able to send messages

Entity Registration

This includes details of KYC documents like GST, PAN, TAN, CIN etc. The process has been designed for easy and quick completion. Your organisation will get a unique Entity ID.

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Header Registration

SMS are classified into four categories: Transactional, Promotional, Service Implicit and Service Explicit. Entities need to register all their header on the platform. Every header gets a unique Sender ID (Header ID).

Template Registration

Once a template is created and approved, the entity retains the template ownership across all platforms. Each template gets a unique Template ID that is shared across other DLT platforms seamlessly.

Sample Template

DLT TO SMSHUB

Once your template gets approve from DLT platform. Require all the approved template add into SMSHUB Protal. or
Kindly Email us all the approved templates as per given excel format. Email: support@smsindiahub.in

Download Excel

DLT Guideline Update as on October 11, 2020

Every Content Template that is being registered by a Principal Entity should contain ‘Brand Name(s)’ (Complete business name/brand name/trademark) in the content field. That have been registered so far, should be updated with ‘Brand Name(s)’ by October 31, 2020.

For Enterprise registration, request you to first start registration with DLT Operator Registration Fees is Rs. 5900/- and get a unique Entity Id from the Operator (This might take around 72 working hours to get approved) which should be used with All DLT operators.

DLT Operators List

You can register any of the below operators as principal Entity to get your headers, templates approved

AIRTEL : https://dltconnect.airtel.in/

Vodafone/Idea VIL : https://www.vilpower.in/

BSNL : https://www.ucc-bsnl.co.in/

MTNL : https://www.ucc-mtnl.in/

JIO : https://trueconnect.jio.com/#/

Tata : https://telemarketer.tatateleservices.com/

VIDEOCON : https://smartping.live/entity/login

Changes as per Regulations

Pre DLT		Post DLT	Remarks
Customer Consent	No	Yes	Verifiable digital records of all customer opt-ins are made available on the platform. Customers can also see all their consents on a single dashboard
Customer Preferences	Yes	Yes	Consumers can also select specific day(s) and time band to block (or) receive. commercial communication in addition to type of category; viz only DND
Entity/Enterprise Registration	No	Yes	Entity need to register with originating access provider (OAP) on the platform
Telemarketer Registration	Yes	Yes	Telemarketer should now register with originating access provider (OAP) and no longer with TRAI
Header Registration	No	Yes	Entity should register all its SMS Headers and Voice CLIs on the platform
Type of Messages	Transactional	Transactional	Every template should be registered under one of these classifications: Promotional, Transactional or Service (Implicit or Explicit)
	Promotional	Promotional
	Govt	Service (Inferred Consent)	Government messages are classified under Service category
		Service (Explicit Consent)
Scrubbing	Yes (only DND Check for Promotional SMS)	Yes (Promotional & Service Explicit)	Messages will be scrubbed against multiple parameters like Consent, Preference, Header, Template; and not just DND list
Complaint Management	Yes	Yes	Telecom operators will now be responsible for complaint resolution
Interoperability between telecom Service Providers	No	Yes	Registration details of Entity, Telemarketer, Header, Template will be shared across the network to ensure seamless view
100% Traceability	No	Yes	Everything is recorded and shared on the network using Blockchain technology.
Delivery Report	Yes	No	Delivery status for promotional messages will not be available post DLT.
1. Promotional Traffic	Yes	No
2. Transactional Traffic	Yes	Yes	Delivery status for transactional messages will continue to be available post DLT.

On boarding:

Pre DLT

1. Basis the Sales team request account creation done with complete KYC Documents on Internal Portal.

A. Telemarketers – No direct senders
B. Direct Enterprise Clients.

Post DLT

1. All Entity /Senders & Telemarketers need to register with originating access provider (OAP) on their DLT platform.

2. Entity should register all its SMS Headers and Voice CLIs on the platform . Uniqueness check is enabled.

2. Customers Send Sender ID/Templates (Voice/SMS) for whitlisting. No Uniqueness in allocation of Sender Ids.

3. Entity should register all its templates (Customer consent & content) on the platform.

Type of Messages :
Transactional
Promotional
Govt

Type of Messages :
Transactional
Promotional
Service (Inferred Consent)
Service (Explicit Consent)

Guide to DLT Template Registration

Following TRAI directive, telecom operators have suspended template scrubbing for 7 days (from March 9, 2021) to facilitate template registration for all businesses. Please note that this is only a temporary relaxation, so we would strongly urge you to take advantage...

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Why is DLT Registration Mandatory

Distributed Ledger Technology is a Blockchain-based registration system that keeps track of transaction records transact between network participants. The platform is being issued in the public interest to control SMS spam from different marketing companies.

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Why DLT Registration is Mandatory

DLT Registration is now mandated – Regulatory had released the DLT Registration process and accordingly we need to follow.

TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) had released The Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR) on 19th July 2018 for .
We at SMSINDIAHUB are taking various measures to offer regulatory compliant solutions in line with TRAI vision to create a cleaner and more transparent system.
With this communication, we want to inform you about the multiple phases for implementing the above Regulation which mandated the use of Blockchain technology also known as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to implement the solution.
Operators have already implemented the DLT system. The first phase of the regulation focused on registering all Entity/Enterprise on the new platform. SMSINDIAHUB is already registered as Telemarketer on the operator’s DLT platform and we need you to proactively engage in this and register as Principle Entity (Enterprise) to comply with the new regulation.
Click to Download – TRAI New Regulation (TCCCPR)

What is the Process to Register on DLT platform

To Register on the DLT platform you need to choose the correct type, there are two types of DLT registration one is Entity registration and another is Telemarketer registration. Detailed description given below;

Type of DLT Registration

As Entity : A business unit, company legally recognized institution on person engaged in business or service who would like to send communication to customers intended recipients through SMS or voice call through a register telemarketer. Following are the (DLR Registration) Entity Registration Links.

As Telemarketer : Who are into the SMS Business like aggregator or reseller they need to choose the telemarketer option.

Please not while registering please select SMSINDIAHUB telemarketer which is available on DLT as SMSINDIAHUB Unique Registration ID 1702157373640103575

In case you have done already don registration with any other telemarketer on the operator platform then you just need to select SMSINDIAHUB Telemarketer ID 1702157373640103575

What is What is Distributed ledger technology? (DLT)?

DLT Registration Process for Entity and Telemarketer

Arrange following documents and details before proceeding for Telemarketer and Enterprise registration :

Business PAN Number with Soft Copy.
GST Number (GST Certificate)
Business Established Certificate.
Complete Business Address.
Proof of Business Identity (PAN Card) with Softcopy.
Proof of Business Entity with Softcopy(GST Reg./Business Reg.)

DLT Registatrion Process for Telemarketer:

Select : As Telemarketer.
Select : Aggregator Function.
Have you registered with any other Mobile Operator DLT Network? Select : No.
Enter Your Business PAN Number.
Fill the form with Required Details.
Verify with OTP.
Verify Your Email.
Login To Portal.
Upload Required Documents 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.

DLT Registatrion Process for Entity / Enterprise Registration :

Select : As Enterprise.
Have you registered with any other Mobile Operator DLT Network? Select : No.
Enter Your Business PAN Number.
Fill the form with Required Details.
Verify with OTP.
Verify Your Email.
Login To Portal.
Upload Required Documents 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.

F.A.Q

DLT Registatrion (Distributed Ledger Technology) FAQ's

1. Is DLT registration mandatory?

Yes, DLT registration is mandatory for every Company, Entity, Telemarketer, and Reseller.

You need to register as an Entity for sending SMS (both promotional and transactional) to the customers.
You need to register as a Telemarketer for reselling SMS service (such as bulk SMS).

2. Do I need to pay DLT Registration Fees?

Yes Rs 5900.00 you have to pay to operator for DLT registration/renewal.

3. Steps for DLT Registration?

The complete process for DLT registration includes 4 important steps:

Step 1: Entity/ Enterprise Registration
Step 2: Header (Sender ID) Registration
Step 3: Consent Template Registration
Step 4: Content Template Registration

4. Do I need to register with TRAI for DLT registration?

DLT process is initiated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). However, you need to contact the telecom operators such as Airtel, Vodafone Idea (VILPOWER), JIO (Reliance), Videocon (PingConnect), MTNL, BSNL, TATA, etc. for DLT Registration.

5. What is the process to register Sender Id (Header) on DLT platform?

You need to follow specific guidelines and steps from different operators to register your Header (Sender ID) template on the DLT platform.
For More Detail contact our DLT Team.
support@smsindiahub.in

6. My Header (Sender ID) application is approved from DLT, what should I do next?

Once you get DLT approval on your Header or Sender ID, you may use it for sending SMS.
For More Detail contact our DLT Team.
support@smsindiahub.in

7. If my Sender ID does not match with my Company Name applied on DLT, then what should I do?

In this case, upload a document to prove the co-relation between your Company Name and the Sender ID (Header). If the registrar is satisfied with the document of proof, your Header (Sender ID) may get approved.

8. What is the process to register consent template on DLT platform?

The steps to get Template approval depends on the operator you choose to register with.
For More Detail contact our DLT Team. support@smsindiahub.in

9. As a Principal Entity, can I acquire consent from new subscribers without registering a consent template?

No, it is mandatory for a principal entity to register a consent template on DLT platform to acquire consent from new subscribers prior to send commercial communication.

10. What is the validity of acquired consent?

A consent is valid for the period of 12 months from the time of approval.

11. How can I register content template on DLT platform on Airtel?

For complete procedure to register the content template on Airtel DLT platform, you may visit the following link.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. What is SMSINDIAHUB’s Telemarketer ID?

SMSINDIAHUB TELEMARKETER ID: 1702157373640103575

2. After getting Entity ID from operator, is the DLT registration completed?

No, you have to proceed with few more steps to complete your DLT registration.

Add Header (Sender ID).
Add your service provider as a Telemarketer in your account.

3. I have not registered yet on DLT platform; can I still send commercial communication via SMS?

Only DLT approved Header (Sender ID) will get parsed from operators and non DLT approved headers will get blocked. It is highly recommended that all the entities and telemarketers must get registered immediately to enjoy uninterrupted SMS sending services.

4. I have not received Entity ID/ Telemarketer ID even after 2 days of registration, what should I do?

In this case, make sure that:

You have received OTP (one-time pin) on the registered mobile number and email id.
You have clicked the email verification link for confirmation.

If you meet both the requirements mentioned above, then you may write your query to the support team of the operator that you have registered with. You will need to provide your Application Number, Company Name, and Registered Email ID in the mail.

Here’s the list of email ids of different operators for sending your query.

Airtel: telemarketer.helpline@airtel.com
Vodafone Idea: support@vilpower.in
Videocon (Ping Connect): dlt.helpdesk@infotelconnect.com
JIO: jio.ISOMCCSupport@ril.com

5. When I attempt to register on DLT platform, it displays error “Organization with this POI has been already registered”.

If you are getting this error, it implies that you have registered before with the same credentials or your registration process is incomplete.

Click on the “forgot password” and follow the instructions. If you are still not able to log in to your account, contact the support team of the operator.

6. Is it mandatory for a Principal Entity to register its line of business?

Yes, it is mandatory for a Principal Entity to define its line of business. The Entity can choose from the list of options provided on the platform during the signup process.

7. Can a Principal Entity send commercial communication related to other line of businesses?

No, a Principal Entity cannot send commercial communication related to other line of businesses as it is strictly prohibited. New TRAI regulations mandates that the content of the commercial communication must be stringent to the line of business of the PE only.