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What's New
- NEW Applications for Captive Telecommunication Services Authorisations of licenses as per new Telecommunication rules 2026 have been enabled.
- NEW Applications for Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services Communication Authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new Telecommunication rules 2026 have been enabled.
- NEW Applications for new NSO, VNO authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new notified rules 2026 have been enabled.
- NEW 2-factor login will come in Saral Sanchar from 1st July.
- NEW 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.
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.
Details of Service
(1) Aeronautical data communication service authorisation consists of authorisation for data communication service between aircraft and ground stations.
(2) Every new authorised entity may establish one or more ground stations in its service area to provide aeronautical
data communication services to airline operators or air navigation service providers.
(3) Every new authorised entity shall provide only such miscellaneous telecommunication services authorised which
are authorised under the scope of its authorisation, and not any other telecommunication services which requires a
separate authorisation from the Central Government.
Who Can Apply
1. FDI compliant with Indian laws/policies (direct/indirect investors).
2. No direct/indirect investment/control from prohibited investors.
3. Clear all past dues if prior license/authorisation terminated/surrendered/expired.
4. Clear dues from any surrendered/revoked/expired prior authorisation.
Documents Required
Fees and Charges
SI. No.
Service Authorisation
Processing Fee (Rs.)
Entry Fee (Rs.)
Guarantee (Rs.)
1
PMRTS Authorisation
10,000
20,000
20,000
2
Enterprise Communication Service Authorisation
10,000
Nil
2,00,000
3
M2M Service Authorisation
10,000
Nil
Nil
4
PM WANI Service Authorisation
Nil
Nil
Nil
5
IFMC Service Authorisation
10,000
Nil
Nil
6
Aeronautical Data Communication Authorisation
10,000
1,00,000
Nil
Application Process
Statistics
Policy / Circular / Presentation
Policy, Act and Rules
Aeronautical Data Communication Service Authorisation
1.08 MBValidity
The Aeronautical Data Communication Service Authorisation is valid for 20 years from the effective date, unless otherwise specified under the Rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
National service area covering entire India, territorial waters, and EEZ.
Aeronautical data communication between aircraft and ground stations for airline operational communication (AOC) or air traffic management (ATM) using aeronautical mobile route spectrum per NFAP.
Indian company incorporated under Companies Act; FDI compliant; no prohibited investors; clear past dues.
Processing Fee: Rs. 10,000; Entry Fee: Rs. 1 lakh; Initial Guarantee: Nil;
Initial 20 years from effective date; renewable for further 20-year term.
Target 60 days from receipt of clarifications/additional documents.
No interconnection with PSTN, PLMN, internet, or GMPCS permitted.