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What's New
- NEW Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026 has been made live on the Telecom e-Service Portal.
- NEW Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2026 has been made live on the Telecom e-Service Portal.
- NEW Applications for new Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation under the Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation Rules, 2026, have been enabled on the Authorisation Portal with effect from 06.08.2026.
- NEW Applications for Captive Telecommunication Services Authorisations of licenses as per new Telecommunication rules 2026 have been enabled.
- NEW Applications for Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services Communication Authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new Telecommunication rules 2026 have been enabled.
Details of Service
The Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox is an initiative by the DOT to promote innovation by enabling startups, telecom operators, and tech companies to experiment with new wireless technologies on specific spectrum bands. By offering a controlled and flexible regulatory environment, the sandbox encourages development in areas such as 5G, IoT, and AI-driven wireless applications. Participants must comply with DOT guidelines, ensuring that tests do not interfere with public networks or compromise user safety. This approach fosters technological growth while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Who Can Apply
Documents Required
Fees and Charges
Application Process
Statistics
Policy / Circular / Presentation
Circulars12/11/2023
Spectrum Charges for Assignment of Frequencies to Captive Users
11.95 MBValidity
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.