Teleport satellite services work by sending and receiving signals between a ground station and satellites in orbit. The teleport acts as a hub that connects the terrestrial networks through satellite..

Teleport services typically use geostationary satellites, but they can also use medium Earth orbit (MEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites depending on the application and coverage requirements.

The scope of Teleport service licence is as under;

• Uplinking of licenced Satellite Television Channels.
• Uplinking for Satellite News Gathering (SNG/DSNG) Services.
• Turnaround facilities (receive and uplink signals to other satellites).
• Co-location service/hosting of customer uplink equipment of the licenced TV channels.

Any Company with less than 50% foreign shareholding (if any), having resident Pakistani Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Rs. 50 Million minimum paid-up capital, can apply for a PEMRA teleport service licence, provided they meet the eligibility criteria defined in PEMRA Teleport Service licencing Regulations-2018.

An applicant need to submit a formal application to PEMRA, which includes filling out the required form, providing detailed information about the proposed service, and submitting the prescribed documents including application processing fee.

Applicants must demonstrate financial stability and capability to operate the teleport service. This includes providing financial statements, proof of funding, and paying the requisite licencing fees.

Applicable licence fee is determined through bidding. However base price of the licence is Rs. 50 Million (Payment option of which includes payment in installments). A Teleport licencee shall also have to pay Annual renewal fee of the licence as defined under Regulation-5 of PEMRA Teleport Service licencing Regulations-2018.

Yes, an applicant must comply with all legal requirements, including corporate registration, tax compliance, and obtaining any necessary clearance from other regulatory bodies.

licencees must adhere to all PEMRA regulations, ensuring service quality, maintaining technical standards, and paying annual renewal fee timely.

Yes, PEMRA has the authority to revoke a licence if the licencee fails to comply with regulatory requirements, engages in unlawful activities, or breaches the terms of the licence.

The licence is valid for a period of 20 years and is renewable.

To understand PEMRA Teleport Service licencing, visit PEMRA Official Website (www.pemra.gov.pk) to access PEMRA Teleport Service licencing Regulations-2018, for comprehensive information, application form, fee structures etc.

Once approved, the applicant is required to pay the licencing fee, comply with terms and conditions of the licence, and initiate operations within one year from the date of licence issuance..