How to obtain non network license in India
If you’re an importer or an operator of certain wireless products, then you can only do so if you have the approval of Department of Telecommunication. It’s known as the Non-network license and it’s issued by the WPC or the Wireless Planning and Coordination wing.
In this article, we are going to discuss several aspects of the license and will explain to you how to obtain it.
What are the different types of Non network license?
Following are the different types of registrations that come under non network license:
- Aero mobile Station
- Dealer Possession License(DPL)
- Non-Dealer Possession License(NDPL)
- Demonstration
- Import licenses such as ETA
- Maritime Mobile Station
- The above non network services aren’t for everyone. There is a certain eligibility criteria that you have to meet if you’re to obtain the associated license for them.
What is the eligibility criteria to obtain the non-network services in India?
While the net-worth and deposit criteria differ for each license, other points remain the same.
- Company incorporation is mandatory: The department of telecommunication doesn’t issue the non network license on an individual basis. Thus, before you can apply for the license, you need to give the DOT with the right applicant – a private limited company. Simply put, you need to incorporate a company before you can go ahead and apply for the non network registration
- Technical expertise is mandatory: AS you can see, each and every non network service is quite technical nuanced. You need to therefore have the expertise to provide them. Without the right personnel, you won’t be able to adhere to the technical and security conditions associated with this license.
What is the procedure to obtain the non network license?
The procedure to acquire the non network license consist of the following steps:
- First, you need to go to the portal and obtain the application form for your desired Non network license.
- Then, you need to comprehend the requirements as specified in the regulatory document of that particular license.
- Once you’ve understood the underlying requirements of license, you need to furnish the required documents.
- File the online application
- Upload the required documents
- Provide a sample of the wireless product you seek the license for (in case you’re looking for a license to import certain wireless product)
- Let the WPC assess your application.
- If everything is in order as per the WPC’s requirements, you’ll obtain the license you sought for.
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\What are the documents required to get the Non network license in India?
Following are the general documents required for all types of non network licenses. The documents particular to each non network license can be found in their respective regulatory guidelines.
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- Identity proof of the applicant
- Radio frequency test report depending upon the nature of the non network license
- Duly filled application form. This form might be online, but you need to submit their offline versions to the WPC cell along with the sample of the product for testing.
Conclusion
In this blog, we have explained to you the process to obtain license in India. There are many different types.
While each of them have specific requirements, you now know the requirements that are common to all of them.
To get a list of requirements specific to each license and assistance for the same, contact Registrationwala. Our experts would be more than happy to assist you.
Are you a wireless product importer? If you are, you need to know how to obtain licenses in India. Know the process, the eligibility criteria and the documents required for those licenses in this blog.