Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service (PMRTS) authorisation allows an operator to provide secure, two-way trunked radio communication to closed user groups using PMRTS-designated spectrum within a telecom circle. It supports instant, group-based, mission-critical communication for sectors such as public safety, transport, utilities, and industrial operations. Spectrum is assigned separately by WPC, and the service must comply with all technical, operational, and security requirements under the Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services framework.

Scope of Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service (PMRTS) Authorisation 

1. Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service or “PMRTS” enables two-way land mobile communication amongst users, using a pair of radio frequencies, allocated temporarily for the duration of the call, from a designated spectrum band assigned to the PMRTS system, through a base station.
2. The scope of public mobile radio trunking service authorisation comprises of Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service (PMRTS).
3. An authorised entity holding a PMRTS authorisation may provide the telecommunication service specified under authorization rules through wireless terrestrial networks.
4. An authorised entity holding a PMRTS authorisation, shall only provide telecommunication services under the scope of its authorisation, and not any other telecommunication service(s) which require a separate authorisation from the Central Government.

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1.    Any entity/company intending to provide PMRTS within a telecom circle or metro service area may apply for authorisation. 
2.    The applicant must apply in the form and manner specified by the Central Government on the designated portal. 
3.    The applicant must be eligible to provide telecommunication services and must comply with all security, financial, operational, and technical requirements specified under the Rules.
4.    The entity must be capable of providing the service through wireless terrestrial networks as defined under the PMRTS scope.
5.    The applicant must adhere to all conditions related to beneficial ownership, prohibited investors, and national security.
 

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SI. No.	Service Authorisation	Processing Fee (Rs.)	Entry Fee (Rs.)	Guarantee (Rs.)
1	PMRTS Authorisation	10,000	20,000	20,000
2	Enterprise Communication Service Authorisation	10,000	Nil	2,00,000
3	M2M Service Authorisation	10,000	Nil	Nil
4	PM WANI Service Authorisation	Nil	Nil	Nil
5	IFMC Service Authorisation	10,000	Nil	Nil
6	Aeronautical Data Communication Authorisation	10,000	1,00,000	Nil

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