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What's New
- NEW Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026 has been made live on the Telecom e-Service Portal.
- NEW Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2026 has been made live on the Telecom e-Service Portal.
- NEW Applications for new Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation under the Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation Rules, 2026, have been enabled on the Authorisation Portal with effect from 06.08.2026.
- 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.
GMPCS Authorisation under UL license, authorizes the use of satellite technology (GSO/NGSO) for global mobile satellite communication, providing connectivity seamlessly in the entire area of operation, particularly in rural, remote, and underserved areas.
Only Indian companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013. FDI up to 100% under automatic route subject to certain conditions.
a) All types of mobile service including voice and non-voice messages
b) Data services including internet services
c) Satellite based data connectivity to IoT and aggregator devices.
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.
The DoT will grant registration to PDOAs within seven working days.
The registration for PDOA will provide permission for pan-India operations.
Yes, a PDOA can surrender its registration by giving 60 days' notice to the DoT and 30 days' notice to the associated PDOs.
The applicant company must apply for registration with the DoT through the SARALSANCHAR portal (https://saralsanchar.gov.in/). They will need to provide their Corporate Identity Number (CIN) and upload a self-certified copy of their Company Registration.
PDOAs have several key functions, including:
No, PDOAs will be registered by the DoT without payment of any registration fee.
Any company registered under the Companies Act 2013 can become a PDOA. Additionally, PDOAs must comply with the applicable FDI guidelines for the telecommunication sector.
App Providers must facilitate user sign-up, profile management, authentication, and ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
Yes, there may be an application fee, annual license fee, and transaction fees associated with payment processing.
The app must adhere to user sign-up, profile management, authentication specifications, and ensure optimal performance and security as outlined by the DoT.
App Providers can access resources and guidelines from the DoT and relevant authorities to assist with compliance and operational queries.
Yes, App Providers can integrate with various payment gateways to facilitate user transactions, provided they comply with regulatory requirements.
The duration can vary based on the completeness of the application and the review process, but applicants should expect a few weeks for processing.
Any registered company, proprietorship, or society that complies with the technical and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) can apply.
Any company registered under the Companies Act 2013 can become a PDOA. Additionally, PDOAs must comply with the applicable FDI guidelines for the telecommunication sector.