India - Apply for Satellite Services

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Satellite Services, the applicant must make the application online via the following link link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can click “Login” and enter login id and password to login.
3. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant must click “Registration” in the homepage and enter the required credentials and then login.
4. After login, the applicant must click “Apply Now” on UL (Unified License) tab.
5. Then the applicant must enter the details of company and click “next “button to go to next step.
6. Payment is auto calculated as per the selection of service authorisations selected. This only displays the fee to be paid using online mode in Bharatkosh after the submit of application.
7. Next the applicant must upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.

Note: All the document to be uploaded must be in “pdf format” and “digitally Signed”. The portal will automatically reject any document which is not digitally signed or in pdf format.

1. Next follow the instructions and complete the rest of application by enter the details of owners and partners.
2. Accept all terms and conditions by click on checkbox and save the form by clicking “save draft” button.
3. Now next button is disabled as this is the final stage. The applicant can go to any previous stage using “previous” button and can do the changes.
4. Now, validate & preview application form using “Validate & Preview Application Form” button. If any discrepancies in the form, then it will get reflected on the top of the page.
5. After all this process form should be submitted using “submit” button.
6. If no discrepancy then on the top right corner “validation successful message” gets displayed & the applicant will be redirected to the Payment screen.
7. On Click of Pay Now Button, the applicant will be redirected to Bharatkosh Payment gateway. Please pay the payment as prescribed.
8. On completion of successful payment, Download the application to PDF of the completed application and upload the digitally signed PDF application and click final submit of the application.
9. After receipt of application and all documents, DOT officer will accept the application after verification. DOT officer will issue LOI after acceptance of application.
10. Applicant will be notified about it by SMS on the applicant’s registered Mobile number, thereafter hr/she can download the LOI (Letter of Intent) from his/her dashboard by Logging in.
11. After LOI issuance, Applicant will upload signed LOI, BG (Bank Guarantee) Details and will do online
12. payment of Entry Fee through single form by clicking on link shown in their dashboard.
13. Next the applicant has to select BG (Bank Guarantee) Type and enter BG details upload BG file. In case of UL application, BG Type will be performance and financial and in case of VNO application, only financial BG (Bank Guarantee).
14. Next the applicant has to pay the Online Payment of Entry Fee by clicking on “Pay NOW” that will be redirected to Bharatkosh portal.
15. After successful validation and submission of BG, Entry Fee and signed LOI, it will available for scrutiny at nodal side.
16. Now these uploaded documents will be scrutinized by DoT and if any discrepancies are found then those documents will be reverted to the applicant for uploading them again. This is illustrated below, suppose his/her entry fee has some discrepancy then it will be reverted to the applicant and then he/she is supposed to upload it again.
17. After successful scrutiny of bank guarantee and entry fee. Now application pending for Invitation acceptance.
18. The applicant has click “final Submit” on Invitation Acceptance.
19. After acceptance of Invitation, DoT will issue the applicant the License Certificate. He/she can download his/her License Certificate from his/her dashboard by clicking the “Download License Certificate”
20. This entire process can be completed within 6 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Copy of registration certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company
• Articles of Association certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company
• Memorandum of Association certified by Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Director duly authorized by the company
• Equity Details certificate from Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by Director duly authorised by the company
• Certificate from Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by Director duly authorised by the company to disclose the status of foreign holdings
• Net worth of the company certificate from Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by Director duly authorised by the company
• Paid up capital certificate from Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by Director duly authorised by the company
• MHA clearance (In case of foreign nationality/ CEO/CTO/CFO, Director)
• Power of Attorney by Resolution of board of Directors
• Other Documents if any

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Communications
Department of Telecommunications
Sanchar Bhawan, 20 Ashoka Road
New Delhi- 110001
Email: [email protected]
Department Directory – link
Contact Details – link

Eligibility

• The applicant organization must be an Indian company, registered under the Indian Companies Act 2013/ Government department/ Government organizations. The total composite foreign holding of the registered company shall be governed by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy of the Government of India as announced by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion from time to time.

Fees

Entry fee

• The entry fee for the license is Rs. Fifteen lakhs (15 lakhs) only and is nonrefundable/ non-adjustable.

License fee:

• The annual license fee for Captive VSAT CUG license is Rs. 10,000/- per annum per VSAT multiplied by total number of VSATs installed. Total No. of VSATs shall include all types of VSATs (receive only/transmit only/ receive & transmit both etc.). The M2M/loT devices, used in any architecture (including Direct-to-satellite or in aggregator mode), shall not be treated as VSAT for the purpose of levy of license fee.
• In case of the captive VSAT licensee, if an under-reporting of VSAT is detected, the license shall be terminated immediately and other appropriate penalty will be imposed.

Financial conditions:

• At the time of signing the license agreement a Financial Bank Guarantee (FBG) for Rs. 3 lakhs, valid for six months is to be submitted. Thereafter, the VSAT licensee shall submit a FBG, valid for one year, for an amount equivalent to the highest estimated sum payable for two quarters towards license fee. The amount of FBG shall be subject to periodical review by the Licensor.

Validity

• The Satellite Services license will be granted for a period of 20 years from the effective date extendable by 10 years at a time upon request of the licensee.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 6 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

Company Details

• Name of Company
• Date of Incorporation
• PAN
• CIN
• Complete Postal Address

Corporate Office

• Address
• Pin code
• District
• State
• Landline Number
• Fax Number (if any)
• E-mail

Registered Office

• Address
• Pin code
• District
• State
• Landline Number
• Fax Number (if any)
• E-mail

Authorised contact Person /Signatory details

• Name of Authorised Contact person/Signatory
• Designation, if any
• Address
• Pin code
• District
• State
• Landline Number
• Fax Number
• E-Mail
• Mobile Number

Need for the Document

• Satellite services in India refer to the various applications and uses of satellites for communication, broadcasting, remote sensing, weather forecasting, navigation, and other related activities.

Information which might help

• Online User Manual – link
• Guidelines – link
• For more information – link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Here are some additional benefits of having a satellite service license in India:

• Increased market share: A satellite service license can help the applicant to increase his/her market share by giving him/her a competitive advantage over unlicensed companies.
• Improved customer service: A satellite service license can help the applicant to improve his/her customer service by giving him/her access to the latest technologies and best practices.
• Enhanced brand reputation: A satellite service license can enhance the applicant’s brand reputation by demonstrating his/her commitment to quality and compliance.
• Increased opportunities for growth: A satellite service license can open up new opportunities for growth by giving the applicant access to new markets and customers.

External Links

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Others

The Satellite services can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Telecommunications: Satellites can be used to provide voice, data, and video telecommunications services to remote areas. This is especially useful in rural areas where terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure is not available or reliable.
• Broadcasting: Satellites can be used to broadcast television and radio signals to a wide area. This is how most television and radio stations in India reach their viewers and listeners.
• Data communications: Satellites can be used to provide high-speed data communications services to businesses and government agencies. This is useful for applications such as video conferencing, file sharing, and disaster recovery.
• Earth observation: Satellites can be used to collect data about the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans. This data can be used for a variety of purposes, such as weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.
• Navigation: Satellites can be used to provide navigation services to aircraft, ships, and vehicles. This is how GPS works.