10,000 per installed VSAT/ESIM, paid quarterly; initial guarantee adjusts to 20% of estimated dues.​

Companies under Companies Act 2013, or Central/State Govt depts, Parliament, courts, agencies, FDI compliant, no prohibited investors, clear past dues.​

No - strictly captive/internal use only.

20 years (renewable for another 20 years).​

No - separate spectrum assignment required under spectrum rules.​

Captive land mobile/trunked radio service for internal two-way communication among own users via base stations and assigned frequencies (no public/commercial use).​

Yes (unlike CNPN/captive general service).​

A geographical area within the National Service Area.

No. PM-WANI authorisation has zero authorisation fee.

No. PDOs do not require authorisation; only PDOAs and App Providers do.

As per DoT norms under Miscellaneous Services (typically long-term, continuing unless revoked).

A framework enabling public Wi-Fi through PDOs, PDOAs, and App Providers to offer affordable internet access.

Any company registered under Companies Act' 2013 intending to operate as PDOA or App Provider.

Yes. Approved PDOAs and App Providers must register their systems and hotspots in the Central Registry.

It can function as a PDOA, App Provider, or both.

The IFMC authorisation is issued under the applicable telecom licence, and applicable fees/charges follow the Misc. Telecom Services framework.

No. They can avail services from an IFMC-authorised service provider. Only the service provider needs authorisation.

It permits an entity to provide internet and communication services on aircraft and ships using DoT-approved satellite systems.

Any Indian company that is Indian-owned and controlled, as per DoT licensing norms.

Only DoT-approved satellite systems (GEO/MEO/LEO), with gateways and routing compliant with Indian security norms.