The license is valid for 20 years

Applications must be submitted via the SARAL SANCHAR portal: https://saralsanchar.gov.in

On the DoT’s Saral Sanchar Portal: https://saralsanchar.gov.in

1. ₹1,000 per application (standard)
2. ₹100 per site for small cells or additional antennas

Under Self-Declaration Mode, applicants can:

1. Submit applications online via Saral Sanchar
2. Self-certify compliance with norms
3. Get auto-clearance for eligible sites without scrutiny delays

Yes, unless the installation falls under exemption categories such as:

1. Low-power indoor Wi-Fi
2. Certain short-range devices
3. Installations below specified height limits away from airports

1. Antenna and site details
2. Frequency assignment (DL/AIP)
3. Google Earth site image with coordinates
4. Tower height, EIRP, and transponder info
5. Self-declaration and payment

1. Auto-cleared sites: Instantly after submission and payment
2. Scrutiny-required sites: Timeline varies depending on the complexity. Maximum 30 Days.

SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation) clearance is mandatory for installing wireless transmitting equipment (like mobile towers and antennas) to ensure No interference with existing systems, Safety from aviation hazards, Proper frequency allocation.

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.

• ₹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.

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

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

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.

20 years, extendable by 10 years at a time upon request.

No. Interconnection with Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is not permitted.

A Closed User Group is permissible for following categories of business association ship:-

i) Producer of goods and his trader/agent;

ii) Provider of service and his trader/agent;

iii) Producer of same category of goods (e.g. manufactures of petroleum products); and

iv) Provider of the same category of service (e.g. bank).

Note: End-consumers are not allowed in the CUG.