A National Long Distance operator is a telecom service provider that provides long distance voice and data transmission services within the national border. It does so by establishing a network between Short Distance Charging Areas. We explore in this blog the procedure one has to follow to become a National Long Distance Operator in India.
High-power internet connectivity is only possible in India if there is a supplier of bandwidth that doesn’t let the signal quality go down. A National Long Distance Operator – a TSP service Provider – does that connecting multiple short distance charging areas together.
A signal generated from one region goes through an SDCA where it gets the signal-boost necessary to maintain the fidelity of the message. As the signal-strength vanes over some distance, another SDCA charges that signal – again maintaining the quality of the original transmission.
Simply put, NLDO provides the bandwidth to the ISPs. In then, these
ISPs renders internet services to their subscribers.
As you can see, this task is complex. Thus, the Department of Telecommunication only gives a select few a chance to apply for and obtain the National Long Distance Operator License.
Let us see how you can become one.
Incorporate a Company
One thing that you must understand is that DOT doesn’t issue any business license to individuals. Thus, to become eligible to obtain the business permission for working as a National Long Distance Operator, you must incorporate a company. The steps are as follows:
- Select a name that you think would be suitable for the services you provide
- Reserve that title and obtain the DSC of the directors.
- Draft Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
- Apply online to incorporate your company.
- Get the Certificate of Incorporation for your company.
Furnish the documents
After you have walked over your first obstacle and established your private limited company, you must put together a file. Populate it with the following documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Association
- Memorandum of Association
- List of Company Directors
- Shareholding Pattern of the company
- Net Worth Certificate
- Audited Balance Sheet
- Infrastructure Details
- Earth Station details
Apply online via the SARALSANCHAR Portal
Store the soft copies of the documents in your system and start filling the National Long Distance application form. When you initiate the process, you will gain access to the following information:
- The application processing fee
- The Entry Fee
- The Financial bank Guarantee
- The Performance Bank Guarantee
Understand them and proceed to fill the application form. Submit the application fee in the end to finalize the submission. Read More Useful License: Insurance Marketing Firm
Assessment of the application form
The Department of Telecommunication springs into action as soon as it receives your application form. It will put your application through intense scrutiny, and if it finds any issue, you will receive a notification. Follow the instructions of the notice to rectify the problems. The DOT will proceed to analyze your application form. After accepting your application, it will send you a letter of intent.
Fulfilling the Entry fee and Bank Guarantee requirements
The letter of intent will contain further instructions for you to follow. Furthermore, it will entail the entry fee requirements you need to fulfil, and the bank guarantees that you must deposit. Follow those instructions within the prescribed deadline.
Sign the NLD License agreement
You will receive the final license agreement for National Long Distance Service after fulfiling the requirements of the Letter of Intent. Sign it and send back its copy to the DOT.
And with that, you will become a National Long Distance Operator in India.
Conclusion
A National Long Distance Operator is the foundation of domestic internet services in India. Therefore, you must take care when you put the documents together and fill the application form. If you feel like you’re stuck at any instance, feel free to reach out to our telecom consultants.
Do you want to become a national long distance operator? Read this blog to know about the process to establish an NLD service centre in India. Contact us for further info.
