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An application is required to be submitted by the applicant for assignment of spectrum to operate Captive VSAT network
Details of Service
Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) is one of the satellite communication technologies, which is very useful for remote and inaccessible locations (rural areas, ships, coastal regions, hills, etc) where there is limited or no terrestrial connectivity. The main advantages of VSAT technology are its rapid deployment with minimum training, scalability, lower operational costs, and reliability of communication, in remote locations even in adverse situations.In case of a Captive license, the Captive VSAT licensee can setup one CUG for its Captive use. WPC allocates frequency spectrum for this service license.
Who Can Apply
Any Indian Entity having valid permission from DoT
Documents Required
Copy of service license/permission from Department of Telecommunications
Link Budget Calculations
Carrier Plan Details
Transponder Allocation
Deployment details of the remote terminals/stations
RF Chain Diagram
Fees and Charges
Application Process
1
Submit application on saral sanchar portal
2
Upload the signed application on saral sanchar portal alongwith all the required documents.
3
Application Scrutiny by WPC Wing
4
Payment of applicable fees and download the decision letter and proceed with equipment procurement and SACFA clearance
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.
All applicants intending to obtain Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation under the provisions of the Telecommunication Act, 2023 may apply online through the Authorisation Portal by logging in to https://eservices.dot.gov.in/authorisation-portal with effect from 06.08.2026.
Detailed list of licenses with contact details of concerned is provided for reference. click here.
Details of Service
Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) is one of the satellite communication technologies, which is very useful for remote and inaccessible locations (rural areas, ships, coastal regions, hills, etc) where there is limited or no terrestrial connectivity.
The main advantages of VSAT technology are its rapid deployment with minimum training, scalability, lower operational costs, and reliability of communication, in remote locations even in adverse situations.In case of a Captive license, the Captive VSAT licensee can setup one CUG for its Captive use. WPC allocates frequency spectrum for this service license.
Who Can Apply
Any Indian Entity having valid permission from DoT
Documents Required
Fees and Charges
Application Process
Statistics
Policy / Circular / Presentation
Sr. Deputy Wireless Advisor
011-23752487
sat-wpc-dot@gov.in
Validity
One Year to Five Year at a time
Frequently Asked Questions