| 81 |
Authorisation | CNPN Authorisation |
There shall be no authorisation fee to be paid by the authorised entity in respect of the CNPN service authorisation. 
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| 82 |
Authorisation | Captive VSAT Service Authorisation |
- Every authorised entity shall pay an Annual Authorisation Fee of ₹10,000 per Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), including Earth Station in Motion (ESIM), installed from the effective date of authorisation.
- Upon renewal or migration, the Annual Authorisation Fee shall continue to be ₹10,000 per VSAT terminal.
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| 83 |
Authorisation | Captive General Service Authorisation |
Captive General Annual Authorization Fee: Nill 
|
| 84 |
Industries Services | Unified License (UL) |
|
| 85 |
Industries Services | Unified License (UL) - VNO |
 
|
| 86 |
Authorisation | Unified Service Authorisation- NSO |
| SI.No. | Category of principal telecommunication service | Service Authorisation | Service area | Processing Fee (in Rs.) per Authorisation | Entry Fee (in Rs.) per Authorisation | Initial Guarantee (in Rs.) per Authorisation | | 1. | Principal Telecommunication Service (network service operator) | Unified service authorisation | National service area | 1 lakh | 12 crores | 44 crores |
| SI.No. | Category of service | Service Authorisation | Service Area | Minimum Equity (in Rs.) per Authorisation | Minimum Net worth (in Rs.) per Authorisation | | 1. | Principal Telecommunication Services (network service operator) | Unified service authorisation | National service area | 25 crores | 25 crores |
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| 87 |
Authorisation | Unified Service Authorisation- VNO |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | | 1 | Virtual Network Operator(VNO) | Unified Service | 1 lakh | 3 crores | 4.4 crores |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | | 1 | Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (VNO) | Unified Service Authorisation | 10 Cr | 10 Cr |
|
| 88 |
Authorisation | Access Service Authorisation - NSO |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | | 1 | Network Service Operator(NSO) | Access Service Authorization | 10,000 | 50 lakh (25 lakh for North East and Jammu and Kashmir) | 2 crores |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | | 1 | Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (NSO) | Access Service Authorisation | 2.5 Cr | 2.5 Cr |
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| 89 |
Authorisation | Access Service Authorisation - VNO |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | | 1 | Virtual Network Operator(VNO) | Access Service | 10,000 | 12.5 lakh (6.25 lakh for North | 20 lakh | | East and (Jammu and Kashmir) |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | | 1 | Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (VNO) | Access Service Authorisation | 1 Cr | 1 Cr |
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| 90 |
Authorisation | Internet Service Authorisation - NSO |
Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | 1 | NSO | Internet Services Authorization (National) | 10,000 | 10 lakh | 4 lakh | 2 | NSO | Internet Services Authorization (Circle/Metro) | 10,000 | 50,000 (25,000 for North East and Jammu and Kashmir) | 20,000 |
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | 1 | Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (NSO) | Internet Service Authorisation (National Area) 10 lakh Nil | 10 Lakh | Nil | 2 | Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area) | 1 Lakh | Nil |
Authorisation Fee Annual authorisation fee shall be 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). The fee shall include contribution attributable to Digital Bharat Nidhi. Spectrum related charges shall apply separately wherever applicable.
Validity As per Rule 10 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the duration of each authorisation granted under rule 7 shall be such as is specified under the said rule, subject to a maximum of twenty years and the provisions of rules 16, 17 and 81. Renewal As per sub-rule (3) of Rule 15 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the Central Government may, in its discretion, on receipt of an application under sub-rule (1) or (2), renew the authorisation for such period as decided by the Central Government, subject to a maximum of twenty years. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 12 months before expiry accompanied by processing fee as specified in Schedule A.
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| 91 |
Authorisation | Internet Service Authorisation - VNO |
Fees and Charges, Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | 1 | VNO | Internet service (National area) | 10,000 | 10 lakh | 1 lakh | 2 | VNO | Internet service (Telecom circle/metro service area) | 10,000 | 50,000 (25,000 NE/J&K) | 10,000 |
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | 1 | VNO | Internet Service Authorisation (National Area) | 10 Lakh | Nil | | 2 | Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area) | 1 Lakh | Nil |
Authorisation Fee - Annual authorisation fee shall be 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
- The fee shall include contribution attributable to Digital Bharat Nidhi.
- Spectrum related charges shall apply separately wherever applicable.
Validity As per Rule 10 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the duration of each authorisation granted under rule 7 shall be such as is specified under the said rule, subject to a maximum of twenty years and the provisions of rules 16, 17 and 81. Renewal As per sub-rules (3) of Rule 15 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the Central Government may, in its discretion, on receipt of an application under sub-rules (1) or (2), renew the authorisation for such period as decided by the Central Government, subject to a maximum of twenty years. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 12 months before expiry accompanied by processing fee as specified in Schedule A.
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| 92 |
Authorisation | Long Distance Service Authorisation - NSO |
Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | 1 | NSO | Unified Service Authorization | 1 lakh | 12 crores | 44 crores | 2 | NSO | Access Service Authorization | 10,000 | 50 lakh (25 lakh for North East and Jammu and Kashmir) | 2 crores | 3 | NSO | Internet Services Authorization (National) | 10,000 | 10 lakh | 4 lakh | 4 | NSO | Internet Services Authorization (Circle/Metro) | 10,000 | 50,000 (25,000 for North East and Jammu and Kashmir) | 20,000 | 5 | NSO | Long Distance Services Authorization | 10,000 | 1 crore | 1 crore |
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | 1 | Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (NSO) | Unified Service Authorisation | 25 Cr | 25 Cr | 3 | Access Service Authorisation | 2.5 Cr | 2.5 Cr | 4 | Internet Service Authorisation (National Area) 10 lakh Nil | 10 Lakh | Nil | 5 | Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area) | 1 Lakh | Nil | 6 | Long Distance Service Authorisation | 2.5 Cr | 2.5 Cr |
Authorisation Fee - Annual authorisation fee shall be 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
- The fee shall include contribution attributable to Digital Bharat Nidhi.
- Spectrum related charges shall apply separately wherever applicable.
|
| 93 |
Authorisation | Long Distance Service Authorisation - VNO |
Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | 1 | VNO | Unified Service | 1 lakh | 3 crores | 4.4 crores | 2 | VNO | Access Service | 10,000 | 12.5 lakh (6.25 lakh for North East and Jammu and Kashmir) | 20 lakh | 3 | VNO | Wireline Access | 10,000 | 50,000 (25,000 for North East and Jammu and Kashmir) | 10,000 | 4 | VNO | Internet (National) | 10,000 | 10 lakh | 1 lakh | 5 | VNO | Internet (Circle/Metro) | 10,000 | 50,000 (25,000 for North East and Jammu and Kashmir) | 10,000 | 6 | VNO | Long Distance | 10,000 | 25 lakh | 50 lakh |
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services - SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | 1 | Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (VNO) | Unified Service Authorisation | 10 Cr | 10 Cr | 2 | Access Service Authorisation | 1 Cr | 1 Cr | 3 | Wireline Access Service Authorisation | 1 Lakh | Nil | 4 | Internet Service Authorisation (National Area) 10 lakh Nil | 10 Lakh | Nil | 5 | Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area) | 1 Lakh | Nil | 6 | Long Distance Service Authorisation | 1 Cr | 1 Cr |
Authorisation Fee - Annual authorisation fee shall be 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
- The fee shall include contribution attributable to Digital Bharat Nidhi.
- Spectrum related charges shall apply separately wherever applicable and as per Parent NSO arrangements.
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| 94 |
Authorisation | Wireline Access Service - VNO |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Entry Fee (Rs.) | Initial Guarantee (Rs.) | | 1. | Virtual Network Operatir(VNO) | Wireline Access | 10,000 | 50,000 (25,000 for North and Jammu and Kashmir) | 10,000 |
| SI.No. | Category | Service Authorisation | Minimum Equity Capital | Minimum Networth | | 1 | Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (VNO) | Wireline Access Service Authorisation | 1 Lakh | Nil |
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Beta
There shall be no authorisation fee to be paid by the authorised entity in respect of the CNPN service authorisation.
Captive General Annual Authorization Fee: Nill
Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service Authorisation
Processing Fee (Rs.)
Entry Fee (Rs.)
Initial Guarantee (Rs.)
1
NSO
Internet Services Authorization (National)
10,000
10 lakh
4 lakh
2
NSO
Internet Services Authorization (Circle/Metro)
10,000
50,000 (25,000
for North East
and Jammu and
Kashmir)
20,000
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service Authorisation
Minimum Equity Capital
Minimum Networth
1
Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (NSO)
Internet Service Authorisation (National Area) 10 lakh Nil
10 Lakh
Nil
2
Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area)
1 Lakh
Nil
Authorisation Fee
Annual authorisation fee shall be 8% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
The fee shall include contribution attributable to Digital Bharat Nidhi.
Spectrum related charges shall apply separately wherever applicable.
Validity
As per Rule 10 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the duration of each authorisation granted under rule 7 shall be such as is specified under the said rule, subject to a maximum of twenty years and the provisions of rules 16, 17 and 81.
Renewal
As per sub-rule (3) of Rule 15 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the Central Government may, in its discretion, on receipt of an application under sub-rule (1) or (2), renew the authorisation for such period as decided by the Central Government, subject to a maximum of twenty years. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 12 months before expiry accompanied by processing fee as specified in Schedule A.
Fees and Charges,
Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service
Authorisation
Processing Fee (Rs.)
Entry Fee (Rs.)
Initial Guarantee (Rs.)
1
VNO
Internet service (National area)
10,000
10 lakh
1 lakh
2
VNO
Internet service (Telecom circle/metro service area)
10,000
50,000
(25,000 NE/J&K)
10,000
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service Authorisation
Minimum Equity Capital
Minimum Networth
1
VNO
Internet Service Authorisation (National Area)
10 Lakh
Nil
Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area)
1 Lakh
Nil
Authorisation Fee
Validity
As per Rule 10 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the duration of each authorisation granted under rule 7 shall be such as is specified under the said rule, subject to a maximum of twenty years and the provisions of rules 16, 17 and 81.
Renewal
As per sub-rules (3) of Rule 15 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026, the Central Government may, in its discretion, on receipt of an application under sub-rules (1) or (2), renew the authorisation for such period as decided by the Central Government, subject to a maximum of twenty years. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 12 months before expiry accompanied by processing fee as specified in Schedule A.
Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service Authorisation
Processing Fee (Rs.)
Entry Fee (Rs.)
Initial Guarantee (Rs.)
1
NSO
Unified Service Authorization
1 lakh
12 crores
44 crores
2
NSO
Access Service Authorization
10,000
50 lakh (25 lakh
for North East
and Jammu and
Kashmir)
2 crores
3
NSO
Internet Services Authorization (National)
10,000
10 lakh
4 lakh
4
NSO
Internet Services Authorization (Circle/Metro)
10,000
50,000 (25,000
for North East
and Jammu and
Kashmir)
20,000
5
NSO
Long Distance Services Authorization
10,000
1 crore
1 crore
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service Authorisation
Minimum Equity Capital
Minimum Networth
1
Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (NSO)
Unified Service Authorisation
25 Cr
25 Cr
3
Access Service Authorisation
2.5 Cr
2.5 Cr
4
Internet Service Authorisation (National Area) 10 lakh Nil
10 Lakh
Nil
5
Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area)
1 Lakh
Nil
6
Long Distance Service Authorisation
2.5 Cr
2.5 Cr
Authorisation Fee
Processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service Authorisation
Processing Fee (Rs.)
Entry Fee (Rs.)
Initial Guarantee (Rs.)
1
VNO
Unified Service
1 lakh
3 crores
4.4 crores
2
VNO
Access Service
10,000
12.5 lakh (6.25 lakh for North
East and Jammu
and Kashmir)
20 lakh
3
VNO
Wireline Access
10,000
50,000 (25,000
for North East
and Jammu and
Kashmir)
10,000
4
VNO
Internet (National)
10,000
10 lakh
1 lakh
5
VNO
Internet (Circle/Metro)
10,000
50,000 (25,000
for North East
and Jammu and
Kashmir)
10,000
6
VNO
Long Distance
10,000
25 lakh
50 lakh
Minimum equity, minimum net worth for authorisations for telecommunication services -
SI.No.
Category
Service Authorisation
Minimum Equity Capital
Minimum Networth
1
Principle Telecommunication Services Authorisation (VNO)
Unified Service Authorisation
10 Cr
10 Cr
2
Access Service Authorisation
1 Cr
1 Cr
3
Wireline Access Service Authorisation
1 Lakh
Nil
4
Internet Service Authorisation (National Area) 10 lakh Nil
10 Lakh
Nil
5
Internet Service Authorisation (Telecom circle/ Metro Area)
1 Lakh
Nil
6
Long Distance Service Authorisation
1 Cr
1 Cr
Authorisation Fee