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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.
Yes. NSO is permitted to establish, operate, maintain, and expand long distance telecommunication networks.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide National Long Distance (NLD) and International Long Distance (ILD) telecommunication services through its own telecom network infrastructure.
Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
The annual authorisation fee is 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), subject to applicable minimum conditions.
The annual authorisation fee is 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), subject to applicable minimum conditions.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide telecom services using the network infrastructure of a Parent NSO.
Yes, depending upon the service category and applicable conditions under the Rules.
VNO may establish and operate systems as permitted under the Rules, but telecom services are provided through arrangements with Parent NSO.
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.
Parent NSO is the authorised Network Service Operator with whom the VNO enters into agreement for providing telecom services.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
Yes. NSO is permitted to establish, operate, maintain, and expand telecommunication networks for internet services.
Internet access, broadband, internet telephony, IP-based services, IoT, M2M connectivity, and related internet services.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide internet services through its own telecommunication network infrastructure.
No. Spectrum assignment is separate and governed under separate provisions of the Act and Rules.
Yes. Internet telephony services are permitted within the scope of authorisation.
Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.