The Unified Service Authorisation (USA) - NSO is a telecom authorisation granted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to a Network Service Operator (NSO). It allows an NSO to build, own, operate and maintain its telecom network and provide telecom services covered under Access Service Authorisation - NSO, Internet Service Authorisation - NSO and Long Distance Service Authorisation - NSO.
Instead of applying for separate authorisations for each service, a company can simply get one Unified Service Authorisation that covers all these services together. For help in securing this authorisation, get in touch with Registrationwala’s telecom experts.
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Unified Service Authorisation (USA) - NSO is a legal permission issued by DoT that allows a Network Service Operator (NSO) to establish, own, operate and maintain telecom network infrastructure and provide authorised telecom services in a National Service Area. This area covers the whole of India, including its territorial waters, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone.
The authorised telecom services covered under the USA - NSO are the telecom services covered under Access Service Authorisation - NSO, Internet Service Authorisation - NSO and Long Distance Service Authorisation - NSO. It is called Unified Service Authorisation - NSO because it combines all these authorisations into one single authorisation for Network Service Operators (NSOs). This removes the need to apply for separate authorisations for each service.
To apply for Unified Service Authorisation NSO, an application needs to be filed online via Telecom eServices Portal. While filing the application, the applicant should ensure that eligibility conditions are met, all required documents are submitted and details provided in application are correct. For professional assistance in Unified Service Authorisation NSO, you can connect with Registrationwala’s telecom team.
NSO full form is Network Service Operator. It refers to a telecom service provider that is authorised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to provide authorised telecom services.
Under the Unified Service Authorisation for NSO, the following services are authorised:
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S. No. |
Authorised Services under USA - NSO |
Description |
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(i). |
Allows the NSO to establish, own, operate and maintain telecom network infrastructure for the provision of authorised access services. |
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(ii). |
Allows the NSO to establish, own, operate, and maintain its telecom network for the provision of authorised internet services. |
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(iii). |
Allows the NSO to establish, own, operate and maintain telecom network infrastructure for the provision of National Long Distance (NLD) and International Long Distance (ILD) services. |
The fees for the USA NSO authorisation, such as the application processing fee, entry fee and initial guarantee, are given below:
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Service Authorisation |
Application Processing Fee |
Entry Fee |
Initial Guarantee |
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Unified Service Authorisation for NSO |
Rs. 1 Lakh |
Rs. 12 Crores |
Rs. 44 Crores |
Below are the eligibility requirements for obtaining the Unified Service Authorisation for NSO. Applicants must satisfy all the prescribed conditions. If any requirement is not met, the application may be rejected or the grant of authorisation may be delayed:
The entity must be a company registered under Companies Act, 2013. With that being said, it must not be a One Person Company.
It must meet the paid-up equity capital and net worth requirements.
Foreign direct investment, if any, shall be in alignment with the FDI policy and applicable laws.
The company’s management must be of sound character.
If the applicant entity possesses one or more authorisations/licenses or files an application for one or more new authorisations, it shall ensure it has minimum paid-up equity capital equal to the sum of the minimum paid-up equity capital requirement for each such authorisation/license and also has minimum net worth equal to the sum of the minimum net worth required for each such authorisation/license.
The company must fulfill requirements under Rule 12 of Telecom Authorisation Rules.
It must ensure it has no pending dues payable to the government.
The equity capital and net worth needed to get US authorisation NSO are given below:
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Category |
Service Authorisation |
Service Area |
Minimum Equity Capital Requirement |
Minimum Net worth Requirement |
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Principal Telecommunication Services Authorisation (NSO) |
Unified Service Authorization NSO |
National Service Area |
Rs. 25 Crores |
Rs. 25 Crores |
While filing an application for USA NSO, the following documents are needed:
Certified copy of Board Resolution authorising submission of USA NSO registration application.
Certified copy of Board Resolution authorising the authorised signatory to submit the application and handle related matters.
Power of Attorney for the authorised signatory.
Board resolution appointing auditor & auditor's acceptance letter.
Certificate of Incorporation.
Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA). (Note: MOA must include telecom services as a main object).
Digital signature certificate.
Net worth certificate.
Paid-up equity capital certificate.
Shareholding certificate showing Indian and foreign equity details.
FDI compliance certificate.
Certificate confirming compliance with Rule 5 of the Telecom Authorisation Rules.
To obtain NSO unified service authorisation online, the following steps must be fulfilled:
Prior to filing the application, the applicant must ensure compliance with the paid up equity capital requirements, FDI policy, prohibited investor restrictions, etc.
After that, prepare the required documents like Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, FDI compliance certificate, etc.
Then, fill out the application form on the Authorisation Service Portal and upload required documents.
Submit the form by paying the application processing fee.
Reply to any clarification or additional document request by DoT.
Receive the Letter of Intent (LoI) and complete all its conditions within the prescribed time. Also, pay the entry fee and submit Initial Guarantee.
After successful compliance, the DoT grants the Unified Service Authorisation and issues a unique authorisation number to your company.
A Unified Service Authorisation (USA) for a Network Service Operator (NSO) is valid for a fixed period of time, i.e., 20 years from the date it is issued. After that, it can be renewed for another 20 years. To renew it, the company must apply to the DoT at least 12 months before the current authorisation expires.
At Registrationwala, we make telecom approvals and compliance easy for businesses. For more than 10 years, we have helped many companies obtain telecom approvals as well as meet post-approval compliance requirements.
Our telecom consultants can guide you through the entire process of obtaining the Unified Service Authorisation for NSO. Our services include:
Checking whether the applicant is eligible for the Unified Service Authorisation.
Preparing and arranging all required documents.
Filing the telecom authorisation application on the applicant's behalf.
Regularly tracking the Unified Service Application Status.
Replying to any questions/clarifications asked by the DoT.
Providing complete support until the authorisation is finally granted.
A. USA-NSO includes Access Service, Internet Service and Long Distance Service under a single authorisation.
A. The Department of Telecommunications gives USA NSO authorisation in India.
A. DoT works under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
A. The processing fee is Rs. 1,00,000. This fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee.
A. For USA NSO, the entry fee is Rs. 12 crore and the initial guarantee is Rs. 44 crore.
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