Frequently Asked
Questions

A VNO license authorizes a company to offer telecom services by leasing network infrastructure from existing licensed operators. In India, VNOs operate under the Unified License framework issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), allowing them to provide internet, voice, and data services without owning physical spectrum.

With all documentation in order, VNO license applications typically take between 30–60 days to process. Our fast-track filing methodology has helped clients receive approval in as few as 28 days. The timeline depends on DoT's queue and the completeness of your application.

The government fee for a VNO license under the Unified License framework varies by service type and geographic scope. Our team provides a detailed cost breakdown during the initial consultation, covering entry fees, bank guarantees, and annual license fees.

Category A licenses allow nationwide coverage, Category B licenses cover a single telecom circle or state, and Category C licenses are for district or local area coverage. The key differences lie in geographic coverage, entry fee (Category A requires the highest bank guarantee), and the scale of services you can offer.

Yes, license upgrades are possible through a DoT application process. You'll need to meet the net worth requirements for the higher category and pay the differential entry fee. Our team handles the full upgrade process, typically completing it in 45–90 days.

Key documents include: Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association, audited financial statements (last 3 years), Board Resolution, net worth certificate from a CA, technical feasibility report, bank guarantee, and network architecture diagrams. We help prepare and verify all of these.

ISP license fees vary by category (A, B, or C) and include an entry fee plus a bank guarantee, both scaled to your geographic coverage -- Category A (nationwide) carries the highest entry fee and bank guarantee, Category C (district-level) the lowest. Because these figures are category- and case-specific, we provide an exact cost breakdown during your initial consultation rather than a generic number.

DoT license applications are filed through its official online licensing portal (Saral Sanchar). The portal handles application submission and fee payment, but the documentation, category selection, and follow-up correspondence are where most applicants need support -- which is the part of the process we manage for our clients end to end.

Licensed operators must submit quarterly and annual performance reports to DoT, maintain lawful interception capabilities, comply with TRAI quality-of-service norms, file tariff plans, maintain subscriber records, and renew licenses before expiry. Our compliance monitoring service tracks all these obligations automatically.

Missing DoT compliance deadlines can result in financial penalties, show-cause notices, or in severe cases, license suspension. Our proactive monitoring service alerts you 60 days in advance for every deadline, with full document preparation support.

Yes. Beyond licensing, we offer: OSS/BSS software deployment, network design consulting, OEM hardware procurement through Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, and Ericsson partner channels, as well as ongoing regulatory compliance management. We are a one-stop telecom infrastructure partner.

Absolutely. Our post-licensing support includes ongoing compliance monitoring, annual report preparation, tariff filings, DoT correspondence management, and license renewal — all available through our retainer packages.