Types of VNO Licence

The Unified Licence for Virtual Network Operator (UL-VNO) is also issued in three categories that define how much of the country you may serve. The choice determines your entry fee, bank guarantees and eligibility.

Category A — All service areas

Authorises a VNO across all licensed service areas. The largest scope and the highest financial commitments. For national-scale VNOs.

Category B — One or more service areas

Authorises a VNO in one or more specified service areas, but not all-India. The common choice for regional VNO brands.

Category C — Single service area

Authorises a VNO within a single service area — the leanest entry for a focused, local operator.

Services you can deliver as a VNO

• Internet and broadband under your own brand
• VoIP, MPLS, IPLC and enterprise connectivity
• IoT / machine connectivity
• National Long Distance (NLD) services where authorised

Aspirant VNO route

New entrants can obtain the UL-VNO licence as an 'aspirant VNO' and then execute a network element sharing agreement with a licensed Access Network Operator (e.g. a UL-Access operator) to begin service. This decouples getting your licence from signing the network agreement — a flexible, low-risk entry path.

Exact entry fees, bank guarantees and eligibility for Categories A/B/C are set by DoT and revised periodically — we confirm the current figures for your chosen category and authorisations.