Additional Security Instructions have been issued under Unified License (UL) Agreement for the provision of the Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) service.
- GMPCS license enables mobile communication services via satellite for users, especially in those regions where terrestrial networks’ connectivity is limited.
- The service is specifically used in remote mining, oil and gas sectors, military, and disaster-affected regions.
Key Security Instructions
- Security Clearance: Licensee must obtain security clearance for each gateway/hub location within India.
- Localization: Essential functionalities of the Network Control and Monitoring Centre (like Lawful Interception facility, user data traffic routing etc) shall be located in India.
- Restrictions: Licensee shall be able to implement service restriction/denial to any subscriber or geographical area during hostilities.
- Special Monitoring Zones (SMZs): Areas within 50 km of international borders and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) up to 200 nautical miles must be designated as SMZs for monitoring of use activities.
- Mandatory indigenous manufacturing: At least 20% of their ground segment of the satellite network must be indigenously manufactured within 5 years.
- NavIC Positioning System Provisioning: Licensees may ensure provisioning of NavIC-based positioning.
