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

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

No. Spectrum assignment is separate and governed under separate provisions of the Act and Rules.

The service area is Telecom Circle or Metro Service Area.

Wireline voice services, broadband, PSTN, internet telephony, IoT, M2M connectivity, and related fixed line telecom services.

Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.

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

Parent NSO is the authorised Network Service Operator with whom the VNO enters into agreement for providing telecom services.

Yes. Multiple agreements may be permitted for wireline access services.

It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide fixed line telecom services using the telecommunication network infrastructure of a Parent NSO.

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.

NLD, ILD, domestic leased circuits, IPLC, backbone connectivity, bandwidth services, and related long distance telecom services.

Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.

VNO may establish and operate systems as permitted under the Rules, but long distance telecom services are provided through arrangements with Parent NSO.

Parent NSO is the authorised Network Service Operator with whom the VNO enters into agreement for providing telecom services.

It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide National Long Distance (NLD) and International Long Distance (ILD) telecom services using the telecommunication network of a Parent NSO.

No. Spectrum assignment is separate and governed under separate provisions of the Act and Rules.

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

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