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  • 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.
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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;

  1. Yes, LoI issued for eligible applicants (unlike M2M/PM-WANI/IFMC/International SIM).​

M2M service, WPAN/WLAN operations using exempted spectrum, and management of M2M e-SIM subscription profile management platforms.

The Government shall decide on the applications within 60 days of receipt.

There is no authorisation fee. The processing fee is ₹10,000, and there is no entry fee or initial guarantee.

Yes, including compliance with M2M e-SIM standards, using genuine telecom identifiers, ensuring devices are identifiable/traceable, and connecting WPAN/WLAN to authorised telecom networks for backhaul.

Yes. Entities must maintain data, system, and event logs for at least one year and follow notified directions on securing M2M-enabled devices.

Yes, must apply for license-to-authorisation migration.

National service area covering entire India

Audio conferencing, Audiotex, cloud-based EPABX, voicemail on commercial basis.​

Indian company under Companies Act; FDI compliant, no prohibited investors.​

Target 60 days from receipt of clarifications/additional documents. ​

Initial 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.​

Only wireless terrestrial networks as defined under the PMRTS scope.

No. It is designed for closed user groups such as industries, utilities, and public safety agencies.

Any eligible entity intending to provide PMRTS within a telecom circle/metro area may apply as per the form and manner specified by the Central Government.

PMRTS is a two-way land mobile communication service using trunked radio technology and designated PMRTS spectrum for closed user groups.

Only outgoing connectivity is allowed under specified conditions; incoming connectivity is not permitted.

The authorisation is valid for 20 years, unless otherwise specified.