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The service area is the National Service Area covering the territory of India, territorial waters, continental shelf, and Exclusive Economic Zone.

Yes. NSO is permitted to establish, operate, maintain, and expand telecommunication networks.

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.

No. The authorisation is granted on a non-exclusive basis.

The annual authorisation fee is 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), subject to applicable minimum conditions.

Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.

Yes. Existing licensees may migrate to the authorisation framework as per migration rules.

It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide access, internet, and long-distance telecommunication services by establishing and operating telecommunication networks.

Yes. The Central Government may suspend, curtail, or revoke authorisation for breach of conditions, public interest, or national security reasons.