The Unified Licence – Virtual Network Operator (UL-VNO) is issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to enable eligible entities to provide telecommunication services without owning the underlying network infrastructure. Under the UL-VNO framework, operators deliver services by leveraging the network of licensed Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), thereby promoting service-level competition, efficient utilization of telecom resources, and enhanced service delivery. The UL-VNO regime, operationalized through the Telecom e-Services (Saral Sanchar) Portal, facilitates a simplified, transparent, and digital licensing process aligned with the Government of India’s Digital Governance initiatives.

The scope of Unified Licence services- VNO is operationalized through the Telecom e-Services Portal, enabling end-to-end digital processing. Broad Scope -

The UL-VNO framework allows provisioning of telecom services through agreements with licensed TSPs. Services Covered under UL-VNO are – 

1. Access Service (VNO)
2. Internet Service Provider (ISP-VNO)
3. National Long Distance (NLD-VNO)
4. International Long Distance (ILD-VNO)
5. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services (where applicable)
6. Other services as notified by DoT

UL-VNO operators function as service providers/resellers, without owning spectrum or core network infrastructure.

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1.    Indian company incorporated under Companies Act.
2.    Must meet minimum paid-up equity & net worth
3.    FDI must comply with Indian laws & policies.
4.    No prohibited investors (direct or indirect).
5.    Must clear all past dues if earlier licence was terminated/surrendered/expired.
6.    Must comply with beneficial ownership rules.
7.    For M2M services, LLPs, firms, societies, trusts, and Government bodies may also be permitted as per DoT guidelines
 

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