Overview of UL VNO License
The telecommunications industry has evolved dramatically in recent years, and new players are entering the market every day. One of the latest trends is the emergence of Virtual Network Operators (VNOs), who lease capacity from traditional network operators and offer their own services to end-users. In this context, UL VNO licenses have become increasingly relevant, as they allow companies to operate as VNOs in India.
VNO License exists in the following three categories
- UL VNO Category A: Pan India category. If you get this class of VNO License, you can provide internet access across the country.
- UL VNO Category B: Valid in 20 major states. Among all the categories, the VNO Access B License is sought after the most. The VNO License B class fee is lower than that of class A. Furthermore, it provides the most venues for the expansion of your business.
- UL VNO Category C: Valid in a secondary switching area. This VNO ISP License is suitable for small regions like a town, a district or a colony.
Eligibility criteria for UL VNO License in India
The applicant must be a company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 or the Companies Act, 1956.
| Service | Minimum Equity | Minimum Net worth | Entry Fee (Rs.) | PBG (Rs.) | FBG (Rs.) | Application Processing Fee (Rs.) |
| ISP “A” (National Area) | Nil | Nil | 30 Lakh | 40 Lakh | 2 Lakh | 20 Thousand |
| ISP “B” (Telecom circle/Metro Area) | Nil | Nil | 2 Lakh | 2 Lakh | 20 Thousand | 15 Thousand |
| ISP “C” (SSA) | Nil | Nil | 20 Thousand | 10 Thousand | 2 Thousand | 10 Thousand |
Documents required to obtain an UL VNO License
- 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 authorized by the company
- Certificate from Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by Director duly authorized 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 authorized by the company
- Paid up capital certificate from Company Secretary/Statutory Auditor countersigned by Director duly authorized 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
- Payment challan copy
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