Webex by Cisco has become the first application provider to secure a pan-Indian universal licence, according to sources. The license will enable it to offer services in all 22 circles.

Webex is currently providing services with Tata Communications and will compete with telecom operators to offer connectivity solutions to Enterprises.

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Webex has already been issued the National Long Distance, International Long Distance license by DoT.

Webex by Cisco is an American company that develops and sells web conferencing, videoconferencing, unified communications as a service, and contact centre-as-a-service applications.

In August 2020, Tata Communications integrated its global voice platform with Cisco Webex Calling. This allowed the two companies to migrate their joint offering into a cloud.