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DOT Mitra

Spectrum Assignment to users providing IFMC services done by WPC Wing based on the authorisation provided by the DoT.

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Details of Service

The IFMC service provider, shall establish, maintain, and work telegraph to provide wireless voice or data or both type of telegraph messages on ships within Indian territorial waters and on aircraft within or above India or Indian territorial waters.
The Aircraft Earth Station or Earth Station in Motion established by an IFMC service provider for providing the IFMC service shall confirm to the applicable standards set by International standardisation bodies.
IFMC communication systems using Direct-Air-to-Ground Communications (DA2GC) shall be permitted to be used for in Flight Connectivity. WPC allocates frequency spectrum for this service license.


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Who Can Apply

Any Indian Entity having valid permission from DoT


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Documents Required

Copy of service license/permission from Department of Telecommunications
Link Budget Calculations
Carrier Plan Details
Transponder Allocation
RF Chain Diagram

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Fees and Charges

Spectrum usage charges w.e.f.1st January 2003 for commercial VSAT networks are being levied as per WPC order dated 16th April 2003.


 


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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
Download the decision letter and proceed with equipment procurement and SACFA clearance

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Statistics

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Policy / Circular / Presentation





Nodal Cell Contact / Help Desk

Sr. Deputy Wireless Advisor

011-23752487

 sat-wpc-dot@gov.in

Validity

One Year to Five Year at a time

User Manual
A comprehensive user manuals are available for applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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