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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. Internet telephony services are permitted within the scope of authorisation.
Internet access, broadband, internet telephony, IP-based services, IoT, M2M connectivity, and related internet services.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide wireless access telecommunication services through its own telecommunication network.
Yes. NSO is permitted to establish, operate, maintain, and expand telecommunication networks.
The service area is Telecom Circle or Metro Service Area.
The annual authorisation fee is 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), subject to applicable minimum conditions.
Yes. The Central Government may suspend, curtail, or revoke authorisation for breach of conditions, public interest, or national security reasons.
No. The authorisation is granted on a non-exclusive basis.
Yes. Spectrum assignment and usage are governed separately under applicable spectrum rules.
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.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
No. The authorisation is granted on a non-exclusive basis.
Yes, subject to applicable FDI policy and security conditions of the Government of India.
Initial validity is 20 years, renewable for another 20 years.
Yes. NSO is permitted to establish, operate, maintain, and expand telecommunication networks.
It is an authorisation permitting an entity to provide access, internet, and long-distance telecommunication services by establishing and operating telecommunication networks.
The annual authorisation fee is 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), subject to applicable minimum conditions.
Yes. The Central Government may suspend, curtail, or revoke authorisation for breach of conditions, public interest, or national security reasons.
The service area is the National Service Area covering the territory of India, territorial waters, continental shelf, and Exclusive Economic Zone.