How to obtain SACFA clearance in India?
You need to get a frequency allocated to you if you want to operate at a broadcaster. Unfortunately, that means attempting to obtain the SACFA clearance or approval. The process is complex and there are not many consultants around who can complete it for you.
Fortunately, there is a simplified explanation of that process. Through this blog, we are going to give a complete picture so that you can file the application by your own self.
What is SACFA approval?
SACFA stands for Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency Allocation in India. In additional drafting a frequency allocation plan, it also allocates frequency to the applicants of SACFA approval. The applicants must be the providers of the following services:
- Internet Service Providers
- DTG Broadcast Service Providers
- Cellular Service Providers
- Community Radio Service Providers
It’s not an exclusive service
Getting SACFA clearance certificate is not something that you exclusively must apply for. During the process of obtaining unified licenses for the aforementioned services, you’ll receive a letter of intent. After receiving the letter, you have to submit the requisite documents to Department of Telecommunication in order get the frequency allocate to you.
What are the requisite documents for the Approval
Following are the documents that you must consider important if getting SACFA approval is your need:
- Letter of intent that you have received after successfully filing the application of telecommunication license
- Filled SACFA approval form: Once you’ve obtained your unified license or any other telecommunication registration, you need to fill a separate approval form.
- Frequency allocation form: A frequency allocation form has to be filled before submission to the DOT.
- Demand draft of the application processing fee
- Map of your ISP, Station or Cellular Service Centre.
- Cover letter to submit to the Secretary of SACFA.
What is the procedure to obtain SACFA Approval?
If you know about the government procedures, you’re already privy to the process of obtaining any business license. So here are the obligatory “steps” to obtain SACFA clearance certificate in India: Read More: Media Gateway Approval
- User your user credentials to logon to the WPC portal
- Fill the application form for SACFA clearance
- Fill the application form for frequency allocation
- Once the application is submitted, the request is assessed and if the DOT is satisfied with our need of SACFA approval, you’ll get it.
Conclusion
Obtaining SACFA Certificate is important for any broadcaster or a service provider of telecom services. However, the process is still quite fuzzy and involves many steps that we have not discussed here in this blog.
If you want to take a deep dive into the complete procedure, you must consult with Registrationwala. Our experts will give you a more robust list of documents that you must furnish, steps that you must take and the eligibility criteria you must meet to attain SACFA approval. Read More: ISP License In India
In case you are looking for other frequency allocation services that telecom department provides, contact our experts. We assure you that we will start the process right away.
How to obtain SACFA clearance in India? In this article, we have explained the procedure that you can take to get this approval.