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.
NEW
Applications for new NSO, VNO authorisations and Migration of licenses as per new notified rules 2026 have been enabled.
Contact Us
Get in Touch for Assistance or Inquiries
Reach out to us for any queries, support, or further information related to telecom services and policies.
Raise Ticket/Feedback/Suggestions
Your Feedback Helps Us Improve
Submit feedback or suggestions to help us enhance our services.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the Authorisation Rules 2026 under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 to replace the earlier licensing rules and process and establish a simplified, uniform and future-ready framework for telecom operations in India called “Authorisation Rules”.
As part of this reform, the Principal Telecommunication Services Authorisation establishes a unified, transparent, and technology-neutral regulatory regime for eligible entities to provide telecommunication services across the country.
The framework replaces the legacy licensing approach with an authorisation-based system designed to promote ease of doing business, encourage investment, support innovation, and strengthen digital connectivity. It enables authorised entities to provide telecommunication services under clearly defined service categories while ensuring compliance with national security, consumer protection, and regulatory requirements.
The Principal Telecommunication Services Authorisation covers the following service categories:
Unified Service Authorisation – enabling provision of multiple telecommunication services under a single authorisation framework.
Access Service Authorisation – facilitating wireline and wireless access services for end users.
Internet Service Authorisation – enabling provision of internet access services across designated service areas.
Long Distance Service Authorisation – supporting national and international telecommunication connectivity and carriage services.
Wireline Service Authorisation – Every virtual network operator that holds a wireline access service authorisation shall provide only such principal telecommunication services which are authorised under the scope of its authorisation, and not any other principal telecommunication service which requires a separate authorisation from the Central Government.
The Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services Authorisation enables authorised entities to provide specialised telecommunication services under the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules. It comprises seven service categories-
Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service (PMRTS) Authorisation for Telecom Circle or Metro Service Area.
Enterprise Communication Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
Machine to Machine (M2M) Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
PM-WANI Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
Aeronautical Data Communication Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
The Captive Telecommunication Services Authorisation enables authorised entities to provide specialised telecommunication services under the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Captive Telecommunication Services) Rules. It comprises seven service categories-
Captive Mobile Radio Trunking Services for a geographical area within the national service area.
Captive Non-Public Network for the national service area.
Captive Very Small Aperture Terminal services for national service area.
Captive General Services for a geographical area within the national service area.
Through this framework, DoT aims to foster a robust, secure, and future-ready telecommunications ecosystem that supports Digital India, enhances connectivity, drives economic growth, and ensures inclusive access to communication services for citizens and enterprises across the nation.
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.
Beta
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the Authorisation Rules 2026 under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 to replace the earlier licensing rules and process and establish a simplified, uniform and future-ready framework for telecom operations in India called “Authorisation Rules”.
As part of this reform, the Principal Telecommunication Services Authorisation establishes a unified, transparent, and technology-neutral regulatory regime for eligible entities to provide telecommunication services across the country.
The framework replaces the legacy licensing approach with an authorisation-based system designed to promote ease of doing business, encourage investment, support innovation, and strengthen digital connectivity. It enables authorised entities to provide telecommunication services under clearly defined service categories while ensuring compliance with national security, consumer protection, and regulatory requirements.
The Principal Telecommunication Services Authorisation covers the following service categories:
Unified Service Authorisation – enabling provision of multiple telecommunication services under a single authorisation framework.
Access Service Authorisation – facilitating wireline and wireless access services for end users.
Internet Service Authorisation – enabling provision of internet access services across designated service areas.
Long Distance Service Authorisation – supporting national and international telecommunication connectivity and carriage services.
Wireline Service Authorisation – Every virtual network operator that holds a wireline access service authorisation shall provide only such principal telecommunication services which are authorised under the scope of its authorisation, and not any other principal telecommunication service which requires a separate authorisation from the Central Government.
The Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services Authorisation enables authorised entities to provide specialised telecommunication services under the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules. It comprises seven service categories-
Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service (PMRTS) Authorisation for Telecom Circle or Metro Service Area.
Enterprise Communication Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
Machine to Machine (M2M) Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
PM-WANI Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
Aeronautical Data Communication Service Authorisation for National Service Area.
The Captive Telecommunication Services Authorisation enables authorised entities to provide specialised telecommunication services under the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Captive Telecommunication Services) Rules. It comprises seven service categories-
Captive Mobile Radio Trunking Services for a geographical area within the national service area.
Captive Non-Public Network for the national service area.
Captive Very Small Aperture Terminal services for national service area.
Captive General Services for a geographical area within the national service area.
Through this framework, DoT aims to foster a robust, secure, and future-ready telecommunications ecosystem that supports Digital India, enhances connectivity, drives economic growth, and ensures inclusive access to communication services for citizens and enterprises across the nation.