Department of Telecommunications Penalizes Bharti Airtel Over Subscriber Verification Norms
Bharti Airtel Limited has been issued a penalty by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) following an audit related to subscriber verification standards. The company confirmed that it has chosen to pay and not contest the imposed fine, which relates to alleged violations under its license agreement.The action resulted from a periodic Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) conducted by the DoT for April 2026. The Department determined that Bharti Airtel had failed to ensure adequate customer verification before enrolling subscribers, as required by the terms of the License Agreement and instructions issued by DoT regarding compliance.
The notification concerning the penalty was received by the company on June 30, 2026 at IST 1745 Hrs.
Key details of the penalty and findings are summarized below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority Name | The Department of Telecommunications, Madhya Pradesh LSA (DoT) |
| Nature of Action | Notice imposing a penalty for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms |
| Penalty Imposed | Rs. 1,69,000 |
| Date of Receipt | June 30, 2026 at IST 1745 Hrs |
The communication from the DoT outlined that in terms of the License agreement, the company is obligated to ensure proper customer verification. The CAF Audit conducted by the Department aimed to confirm adherence to these licensing terms and conditions.
Bharti Airtel Limited confirmed that the maximum financial impact related to this matter is confined to the amount of the penalty levied by the DoT. The company has taken action by opting to remit the fine rather than contesting it.
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