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Yes, if the entity applies for and is authorised to provide both IFMC categories.

Yes. Lawful interception, data routing, and system certification must strictly follow Government security guidelines.

The IFMC authorisation is issued under the applicable telecom licence, and applicable fees/charges follow the Misc. Telecom Services framework.

No interconnection with PSTN, PLMN, internet, or GMPCS permitted.​

  1. Yes, LoI issued for eligible applicants (unlike M2M/PM-WANI/IFMC/International SIM).​

Processing Fee: Rs. 10,000; Entry Fee: Rs. 1 lakh; Initial Guarantee: Nil;

Indian company incorporated under Companies Act; FDI compliant; no prohibited investors; clear past dues.​

Initial 20 years from effective date; renewable for further 20-year term.​

Aeronautical data communication between aircraft and ground stations for airline operational communication (AOC) or air traffic management (ATM) using aeronautical mobile route spectrum per NFAP.​

Target 60 days from receipt of clarifications/additional documents.​

National service area covering entire India, territorial waters, and EEZ.​

Yes. Entities must maintain data, system, and event logs for at least one year and follow notified directions on securing M2M-enabled devices.

M2M service, WPAN/WLAN operations using exempted spectrum, and management of M2M e-SIM subscription profile management platforms.

The Government shall decide on the applications within 60 days of receipt.

There is no authorisation fee. The processing fee is ₹10,000, and there is no entry fee or initial guarantee.

Yes, including compliance with M2M e-SIM standards, using genuine telecom identifiers, ensuring devices are identifiable/traceable, and connecting WPAN/WLAN to authorised telecom networks for backhaul.

Target 60 days from receipt of clarifications/additional documents. ​

Indian company under Companies Act; FDI compliant, no prohibited investors.​

Yes, must apply for license-to-authorisation migration.

Initial 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.​