What is Network License in India?

A network license is a Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing-issued license provided to business entities wanting to operate "networked" wireless products. 

A company with a network license can offer wireless communication services like SMS, voice calls, internet connectivity, data services and value-added services.

What are networked products?

Simply put, certain telecom equipment requires prior approval from the Indian government before it can be operated by businesses. This prior approval is given in the form of a Network license. The telecom equipment is referred to as networked products. Specific frequencies are assigned to such products by the Department of Telecommunications. The licensee employs the networked products.

Now, let’s find out the products requiring a network registration.

Products covered under network License

Following are the products that you can operate only after obtaining the required network licenses:

Paging

• Captive Radio Paging
• Wide Area Radio Paging

Trunking Services

• Captive Radio Trunking
• Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service(PMRTS)

Mobile Communications

• Captive VSAT
• CORDECT/CDMA
• Commercial VSAT
• GSM

Landline Communication

• Fixed/Land Mobile-HF/VHF/UHF-new

• Fixed/Land Mobile-HF/VHF/UHF-additional category

Terrestial Broadcast

• Terrestrial Broadcast (FM/CRS/MW/SW/HPT/LPT/DTT-new

• Terrestrial Broadcast (FM/CRS/MW/SW/HPT/LPT/DTT-additional category

Captive Trunking

• Captive Trunking-new (below 806 MHz)
• Captive Trunking-additional category (below 806 MHz)
• Others (RADAR, BEACON, AIS, Any other)-Below 806 MHz

Medium Wave

• MW Broadcast
• MW link for Foreign Mission
• MW link for Cellular(GSM)
• MW link for WLL(CDMA)
• MW link for Point to Point Communication
• MW link for Point to Multipoint(for ISP, ILD, NLD)
• MW link for wide-area Radio Paging

Satellite operating telecoms

• Satellite Broadcast
• Satellite Network-Gateway for ISP, ILD, NLD
• Satellite Network-Receive only Earth Station
• Satellite News Gathering

Others

• Radar
• Remote Controller
• SCADA
• Shot Range UHF Hand Held Radio (USR)
• Spread Spectrum
• TV Receive Only Dish Antenna(TVRO) for Foreign Mission
• HF/VHF for Foreign Mission
• Earth station for foreign mission
• Experimental
• Beacon

If you seek to obtain Network License from WPC, you can reach out to Registrationwala. Our end-to-end assistance will be instrumental in getting you the assistance you require for the same. 

Eligibility Criteria for the Network License in India

Only entities registered as a company are eligible for a Network license. Simply put, the Network License isn't issued on an individual basis. 

Documents required for the Network License in India

The documents needed for the network License are as follows:

1. Certificate of incorporation
2. ID proof of the applicant
3. RF test report of the equipment
4. Qualification of the applicant
5. Specification of the product

Process to obtain the Network license in India

Following is the process to obtain Network License:

1. File the network license application via an Online portal
2. Check out the checklist provided
3. Fill out the application form and upload it using your DSC
4. Wait for the analysis of the said application
5. Obtain the Network License.  

Our Assistance to get the Network License in India

To get you the Network License, we assist you in the following ways:

1. We will file your Network license application.
2. We prepare the documentation for it.
3. We provide end-to-end netwo rk License assistance.

For more information, reach out to our experts. We can spring into action and deliver you the network license as soon as possible. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Who can apply for a Network License?

A. Only a business entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013 can apply for a Network License with the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC). This license is not issued on an individual basis.

Q2. Who issues the Network License in India?

A. The Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) issues network licenses to businesses in India.

Q3. Which Department regulates the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC)?

A. The Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) is regulated by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Government of India.

Q4. Which services can be offered by a business after securing Network License?

A. A business entity with a valid network license can offer various wireless communication services like data services, SMS, voice calls, internet connectivity, and value-added services.