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What's New
- 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.
- NEW Applications for new NSO, VNO authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new notified rules 2026 have been enabled.
- NEW 2-factor login will come in Saral Sanchar from 1st July.
- NEW Saral Sanchar Portal has been integrated with the Entity Locker. Unified Licenses (UL), UL-VNO, Network and Satellite Licenses can now be directly accessed and downloaded through the Entity Locker.
Saral Sanchar Portal has been integrated with the Entity Locker. Unified Licenses (UL), UL-VNO, Network and Satellite Licenses can now be directly accessed and downloaded through the Entity Locker.
Details of Service
Under the PM WANI initiative, PDOAs are licensed to aggregate and manage Wi-Fi hotspots operated by Public Data Offices (PDOs) across different locations. PDOAs are responsible for backend authentication, user management, and billing processes, enabling seamless connectivity for users across multiple Wi-Fi access points. This role supports the government’s mission to enhance internet accessibility and bridge the digital divide in urban and rural areas. PDOAs must adhere to security protocols and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Fees and Charges
PDOA will be registered by DoT without payment of any registration fee.
Application Process
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Validity
Frequently Asked Questions
Any company registered under the Companies Act 2013 can become a PDOA. Additionally, PDOAs must comply with the applicable FDI guidelines for the telecommunication sector.
No, PDOAs will be registered by the DoT without payment of any registration fee.
PDOAs have several key functions, including:
The applicant company must apply for registration with the DoT through the SARALSANCHAR portal (https://saralsanchar.gov.in/). They will need to provide their Corporate Identity Number (CIN) and upload a self-certified copy of their Company Registration.
The DoT will grant registration to PDOAs within seven working days.
The registration for PDOA will provide permission for pan-India operations.
Yes, a PDOA can surrender its registration by giving 60 days' notice to the DoT and 30 days' notice to the associated PDOs.
Dear Applicant,
This is to inform that the acceptance of new applications under Indian Telegraph Act 1885 has been stopped for all kind of Unified Licenses, Unified Licenses (VNO), Standalone Licenses, Registrations, Permissions. Accordingly, the Saral Sanchar Portal and National Single Window System (NSWS) will not accept any new applications for the same.
All applicants who wish to i) obtain any of the above authorisations/ registrations under The Telecommunication Act, 2023, or; ii) migrate the existing licenses/ authorisation granted under Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 to the corresponding authorisations under The Telecommunication Act, 2023 may login to https://eservices.dot.gov.in/authorisation-portal from 25.06.2026 onwards.
This is to inform that the acceptance of all applications including renewals under Indian Telegraph Act 1885 has been stopped for Dealer Possession License (DPL)/ Non-Dealer Possession License (NDPL) and Manufacturing Licence & Testing License. Accordingly, the Saral Sanchar Portal and National Single Window System (NSWS) will not accept any new applications for the same from 03.07.2026 onwards
Detailed list of licenses with contact details of concerned is provided for reference. click here.