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Commercial VSAT license allows closed-user groups to establish private communication networks using satellite technology.

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Details of Service

This license enables theuse of small satellite terminals to create private communication networks for companies with widespread locations, like banks, schools, and retail chains. The service provides reliable connectivity, inter alia,  for corporate data transfer, financial transactions, and centralized applications. DoT’s VSAT regulations mandate providers to maintain network security and service quality, enabling continuous and secure communication for closed groups.

For more details about the scope of service, the applicants may refer to UL guidelines /License & amendments, issued time to time.


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Who Can Apply

The applicant must be an Indian company, registered under the “Companies Act-2013”. Further, the Applicant desirous of getting an Authorization under Unified License, may refer to the detailed guidelines of Unified License issued vide letter No. 20-577/2016-AS-I (Vol III) dated 17.01.2022.


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Documents Required

1. Copy of registration certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company.
2. Articles of Association certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company.
3. Memorandum of Association certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company
4. Equity Details certificate from the Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by the Director duly authorized by the company.
5. Certificate from the Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor, countersigned by the Director duly authorized by the company to disclose the status of foreign holdings.
6. Networth of the company certificate from the Company Secretary/Statutory Audito,r countersigned by the Director duly authorized by the company.
7. Paid up capital certificate by the Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor, countersigned by ,the Director duly authorized by the company
8. MHA clearance (in case of foreign nationality/ CEO/CTO/CFO, Director)
9. Power of Attorney by Resolution of board of Directors
10. Other Documents, if any The above is a simplified depiction of the documentation for ease of understanding. For more details, the applicants may refer to the UL guidelines /License & amendments, issued time to time.

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Fees and Charges

1. The application shall be made online on SaralSanchar portal . The processing fee for the application is Rs. 10,000/- (non-refundable), which is also payable online. 

2. The entry fee for the license is Rs. 30 lakh only and is non-refundable/ non-adjustable.

Further, the Applicant, may refer the letter No. 20-405/2013 AS-I (Vol.-V) (Pt.2) dated 18.04.2022 and detailed guideline issued by DoT vide letter No.20-577/2016 AS-I (Vol. III) dated 17.01.2022.


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Application Process

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application process manual Detailed application process manual for UL is available at URL https://www.saralsanchar.gov.in/ul_lifecycle_usermanual_list.php

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Statistics

09 Commercial VSAT CUG Service Authorization under UL License have been issued till 31.01.2025 


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Satellite Division, DoT

Validity

20 years

User Manual
A comprehensive user manuals are available for applicants.
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