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

It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide internet services using the telecommunication network of a Parent NSO.

Yes. Broadband, internet access, and IP-based services are within the scope of authorisation.

Yes, internet telephony services are permitted within the scope of authorisation.

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.

No. The authorisation is granted on a non-exclusive basis.

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

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

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

It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide wireline and wireless access telecom services using the telecommunication network of a Parent NSO.

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

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

The service area is Telecom Circle or Metro Service Area.

Yes, depending upon the service category and applicable conditions under the Rules.

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

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

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

The service area is the National Service Area.

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