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Applications for Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services Communication Authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new Telecommunication rules 2026 have been enabled.
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Applications for new NSO, VNO authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new notified rules 2026 have been enabled.
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Saral Sanchar Portal has been integrated with the Entity Locker. Unified Licenses (UL), UL-VNO, Network and Satellite Licenses can now be directly accessed and downloaded through the Entity Locker.
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NLD, ILD, domestic leased circuits, IPLC, backbone connectivity, bandwidth services, and related long distance telecom services.
Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.
VNO may establish and operate systems as permitted under the Rules, but long distance telecom services are provided through arrangements with Parent NSO.
No. Spectrum assignment is separate and governed under separate provisions of the Act and Rules.
Yes. The Central Government may suspend, curtail, or revoke authorisation for breach of conditions, public interest, or national security reasons.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide National Long Distance (NLD) and International Long Distance (ILD) telecom services using the telecommunication network of a Parent NSO.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
Parent NSO is the authorised Network Service Operator with whom the VNO enters into agreement for providing telecom services.
The annual authorisation fee is 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), subject to applicable minimum conditions.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide internet services using the telecommunication network of a Parent NSO.
Parent NSO is the authorised Network Service Operator with whom the VNO enters into agreement for providing telecom and internet services.
Yes, internet telephony services are permitted within the scope of authorisation.
No. The authorisation is granted on a non-exclusive basis.
Yes. Broadband, internet access, and IP-based services are within the scope of authorisation.
No. Spectrum assignment is separate and governed under separate provisions of the Act and Rules.
Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
The service area is Telecom Circle or Metro Service Area.
VNO may establish and operate systems as permitted under the Rules, but telecom services are provided through arrangements with Parent NSO.
Dear Applicant,
This is to inform that the acceptance of new applications under Indian Telegraph Act 1885 has been stopped for all kind of Unified Licenses, Unified Licenses (VNO), Standalone Licenses, Registrations, Permissions. Accordingly, the Saral Sanchar Portal and National Single Window System (NSWS) will not accept any new applications for the same.
All applicants who wish to i) obtain any of the above authorisations/ registrations under The Telecommunication Act, 2023, or; ii) migrate the existing licenses/ authorisation granted under Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 to the corresponding authorisations under The Telecommunication Act, 2023 may login to https://eservices.dot.gov.in/authorisation-portal from 25.06.2026 onwards.
This is to inform that the acceptance of all applications including renewals under Indian Telegraph Act 1885 has been stopped for Dealer Possession License (DPL)/ Non-Dealer Possession License (NDPL) and Manufacturing Licence & Testing License. Accordingly, the Saral Sanchar Portal and National Single Window System (NSWS) will not accept any new applications for the same from 03.07.2026 onwards
Detailed list of licenses with contact details of concerned is provided for reference. click here.
NLD, ILD, domestic leased circuits, IPLC, backbone connectivity, bandwidth services, and related long distance telecom services.
Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.
VNO may establish and operate systems as permitted under the Rules, but long distance telecom services are provided through arrangements with Parent NSO.
No. Spectrum assignment is separate and governed under separate provisions of the Act and Rules.
Yes. The Central Government may suspend, curtail, or revoke authorisation for breach of conditions, public interest, or national security reasons.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide National Long Distance (NLD) and International Long Distance (ILD) telecom services using the telecommunication network of a Parent NSO.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
Parent NSO is the authorised Network Service Operator with whom the VNO enters into agreement for providing telecom services.
The annual authorisation fee is 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), subject to applicable minimum conditions.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide internet services using the telecommunication network of a Parent NSO.
Parent NSO is the authorised Network Service Operator with whom the VNO enters into agreement for providing telecom and internet services.
Yes, internet telephony services are permitted within the scope of authorisation.
No. The authorisation is granted on a non-exclusive basis.
Yes. Broadband, internet access, and IP-based services are within the scope of authorisation.
No. Spectrum assignment is separate and governed under separate provisions of the Act and Rules.
Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
The service area is Telecom Circle or Metro Service Area.
VNO may establish and operate systems as permitted under the Rules, but telecom services are provided through arrangements with Parent NSO.