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Applications for Captive Telecommunication Services Authorisations of licenses as per new Telecommunication rules 2026 have been enabled.
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Applications for Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services Communication Authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new Telecommunication rules 2026 have been enabled.
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Applications for new NSO, VNO authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new notified rules 2026 have been enabled.
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2-factor login will come in Saral Sanchar from 1st July.
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.
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Media Access Control Address. It is a hardware identification number that identifies each device connected to a network.
Machine To Machine (M2M) Communication
is a type of telecommunication between two or more devices that do not necessarily need any direct human intervention;
Machine To Machine (M2M) Service
means a type of telecommunication service using Machine to Machine (M2M) communication;
Main Telecommunication Services
means the telecommunication services listed in sub-rule (2) of rule 4 of these rules;
Merger Rules
means the Telecommunications (Regulation of Restructuring or Acquisition of Authorised Entities) Rules, 2025;
MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs
MIB
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Microwave
Microwave (MW) Backbone networks are generally below 10 GHz frequency band for GSM and CDMA based telecom service providers
Migration Rules
means the Telecommunications (Migration from License to Authorisation) Rules, 2025;
Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services
means the telecommunication services that are identified under and grant of authorisation for which is governed by the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2025;
MMSL
MMSL (Maritime Mobile Station License)-Maritime mobile-satellite service (MMSS, or maritime mobile-satellite radiocommunication service) is – according to Article 1.29 of the ITU's Radio Regulations (RR)[1] – "A mobile-satellite service in which mobile earth stations are located on board ships; survival craft stations and emergency position-indicating radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service", in addition to serving as navigation systems.
MMSL FBT
MMSL FBT (Fishing Boat and Troller)
MNP
Mobile Number Portability
MNP
Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
MoA
Memorandum of Association
Mobile Number Portability
or “MNP” means the facility which allows users to retain their existing telecommunication identifier when they switch from one authorised entity or licensee providing access service to another;
MOC
Ministry of Communications
MRO
Minimum roll out obligation Module (MRO)
MSC
Mobile Switching Centre- MSC is the acronym for Mobile Switching Center, a core part of the GSM/CDMA network system that connects calls and provides services to mobile subscribers.
MTCTE
MTCTE Portal is the online platform for mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment in India. It involves designation of domestic and recognition of foreign conformity assessment bodies.
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.
Media Access Control Address. It is a hardware identification number that identifies each device connected to a network.
is a type of telecommunication between two or more devices that do not necessarily need any direct human intervention;
means a type of telecommunication service using Machine to Machine (M2M) communication;
means the telecommunication services listed in sub-rule (2) of rule 4 of these rules;
means the Telecommunications (Regulation of Restructuring or Acquisition of Authorised Entities) Rules, 2025;
means the Telecommunications (Migration from License to Authorisation) Rules, 2025;
means the telecommunication services that are identified under and grant of authorisation for which is governed by the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2025;
MMSL (Maritime Mobile Station License)-Maritime mobile-satellite service (MMSS, or maritime mobile-satellite radiocommunication service) is – according to Article 1.29 of the ITU's Radio Regulations (RR)[1] – "A mobile-satellite service in which mobile earth stations are located on board ships; survival craft stations and emergency position-indicating radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service", in addition to serving as navigation systems.
MMSL FBT (Fishing Boat and Troller)
Mobile Number Portability
Memorandum of Association
or “MNP” means the facility which allows users to retain their existing telecommunication identifier when they switch from one authorised entity or licensee providing access service to another;
MTCTE Portal is the online platform for mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment in India. It involves designation of domestic and recognition of foreign conformity assessment bodies.