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Commercial VSAT CUG

Commercial VSAT CUG

Commercial VSAT license allows closed-user groups to establish private communication networks using satellite technology.
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Details of Service

  • This license enables the use of small satellite terminals to create private communication networks for companies with widespread locations, like banks, schools, and retail chains. The service provides reliable connectivity, inter alia, for corporate data transfer, financial transactions, and centralized applications.
  • The Commercial VSAT CUG service licensee, after obtaining ISP license, may provide Internet service to the subscribers.
  • Backhaul connectivity can be provided through VSATs.
  • User terminal stations on moving platforms are also permitted.
  • VSAT terminal may also be used to aggregate the traffic from M2M/ IoT devices/aggregator devices. 

DoT’s VSAT regulations mandate the licensee to maintain network security and service quality, enabling continuous and secure communication for closed groups.

For more details about the scope of service, the applicants may refer to UL guidelines /License & amendments, issued time to time.

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Who Can Apply

  • The applicant must be an Indian company, registered under the “Companies Act- 2013”. 

  • The Applicant, desirous of getting an Authorization under the Unified License, may refer to the detailed guidelines of Unified License issued vide letter No. 20-577/2016-AS-I (Vol III) dated 17.01.2022

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Documents Required

1. Copy of registration certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company.
2. Articles of Association certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company.
3. Memorandum of Association certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company
4. Equity Details certificate from the Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by the Director duly authorized by the company.
5. Certificate from the Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor, countersigned by the Director duly authorized by the company to disclose the status of foreign holdings.
6. Networth of the company certificate from the Company Secretary/Statutory Audito,r countersigned by the Director duly authorized by the company.
7. Paid up capital certificate by the Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor, countersigned by ,the Director duly authorized by the company
8. MHA clearance (in case of foreign nationality/ CEO/CTO/CFO, Director)
9. Power of Attorney by Resolution of board of Directors
10. Other Documents, if any The above is a simplified depiction of the documentation for ease of understanding.
For more details, the applicants may refer to the UL guidelines /License & amendments, issued time to time.
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Fees and Charges

1. Processing Fee (Non-Refundable): 

  • ₹10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand), 

  • Payable online at the time of submitting the application.

2. One-Time Entry Fee (Non-Refundable/ Non-Adjustable): 

  • ₹30,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Lakh), 

  • Payable online before signing the license agreement

3. Annual License Fee: 

  • The License fee shall be 8% of the AGR, inclusive of USO Levy which is presently 5% of AGR To be paid in four quarterly instalments

4. Spectrum Charges (WPC Fees):

  • Spectrum related charges, including payment for allotment and use of spectrum, shall be as specified by the Department. 

5. Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG):   

  • ₹10,00,000 (Rupees Ten lakh),

  • To be submitted prior to license signing

  • Shall be valid for a period of one year and to be renewed from time to time.

6. Financial Bank Guarantee (FBG):

  • ₹6,00,000 (Rupees Six Lakh)

  • To be submitted prior to license signing

  • Shall be valid for a period of one year and to be renewed from time to time.

The above is a simplified depiction for ease of understanding. For more details, the applicants may refer to the UL guidelines /License & amendments, issued time to time, at URL https://dot.gov.in/unified-licencing

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Application Process

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Registration The Applicant companies desirous of getting the Access Service Authorization under Unified License/UL-VNO Agreement may submit the application online on SARAL (Simplified Application for Registration and Licenses) SANCHAR portal i.e. https://saralsanchar.gov.in. The Applicant companies are required to do a one-time registration on the portal. Once the registration is done the applicant company needs to apply for any of the desired authorization under UL/UL-VNO regime.
2
Application Submission Submit the application form and required documentation to the designated DoT office.
3
Processing The application undergoes a compliance and background check.
4
Approval Upon successful review, the license is issued, allowing the applicant to operate Access Services within the approved territories
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Statistics

Licensees having UL with Commercial VSAT CUG Service Authorization (as on 10.06.2025):

1.         Hughes communication India Private Limited

2.         Infotel Satcom Private Limited

3.         Nelco Limited 

4.         Reliance Jio InfoComm Limited 

5.         One OTT Intertainment Limited

6.         Cloudcast Digital Limited

7.         BSNL

8.         Jio Satellite Communication Limited

9.         Oneweb India Communications Private Limited

10.       Avantel Limited

11.       Starlink Satellite Communication Private Limited

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Frequently Asked Questions

Only Indian companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 FDI up to 100% under automatic route subject to certain conditions.

Apply online through the SARAL SANCHAR portal: saralsanchar.gov.in

  • ₹10,000/-  (Processing Fee)
  • ₹30 Lakh (One-time Entry Fee)
  • 8% of AGR (Annual License Fee)
  • ₹16 Lakh (Bank Guarantee-PBG & FBG)
  • Spectrum related charges

Disclaimer: The above is a simplified depiction for ease of understanding. For more details, the applicants may refer to the UL guidelines /License & amendments, issued time to time.at URL https://dot.gov.in/unified-licencing.

License shall be valid for a period of 20 years from the effective date May be renewed by 10 years at one time.

No. The License does not confer any right to assignment and use of spectrum, for which a separate specific frequency assignment shall be required from the WPC Wing of DoT.

The required satellite capacity (space segment) shall be obtained by the Licensee from the Department of Space (DoS)/ NSIL or space segment provider duly authorized by DoS/ IN-SPACe on terms and conditions as applicable.

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