Telecom business alerts in opposition to cell tower set up fraud

DIPA (Digital Infrastructure Providers Association) and COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India), two telecom business consultant our bodies, have issued a warning discover to the general public in opposition to fraud associated to the set up of cell towers on their properties.

The business cautions in opposition to firms, companies or people who might be fraudulently approaching individuals underneath the pretence of putting in a cell tower on the property and requesting for cash to be deposited in financial institution accounts, calling it authorities tax for leasing the premises. According to the business our bodies, such people generally produce pretend “No Objection Certificates” from the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology to appear authentic.

“The mobile towers are installed by the Telecom Infrastructure providers like Indus Towers, American Tower Corporation, Summit Digital Infrastructure, Ascend Telecom, Tower Vision. IPs are taking several steps to caution the public about the frauds and have devised various modes to collect information about potential locations through various channels such as toll-free numbers, websites, e-mails etc. Besides this, as a responsible association, DIPA has also been publishing public notices in newspapers for alerting the public about the tower frauds,” writes TR Dua, DG, DIPA, mentioned in a press assertion.

“Mobile towers are quintessential to ensure uninterrupted connectivity, support various critical services and maintain communication across the states. The public suffers gravely owing to the fraud related to mobile towers. This is causing a trust deficit and a sense of insecurity towards the team personnel working on the ground to build a robust communication network. The telecom industry remains committed to providing the best quality of services to its customers. Hence, we have collaborated with DIPA to build the required robust infrastructure. Also, we are issuing notices on various platforms to ensure that consumers are aware of these fraudulent practices.” added SP Kochhar, DG, COAI, within the joint press assertion by the 2 business our bodies.

Mobile towers are put in both by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) or Infrastructure Providers (IPs). If you will have been approached by a TSP or an IP, you’ll be able to confirm their authenticity by visiting the up to date checklist of accredited TSPs and IPs on the Department of Telecommunications’ web site at dot.gov.in.