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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.