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Reliance Jio Reportedly Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26GHz Band for Wi-Fi Services
Reliance Jio is said to have sought permission from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in a move geared towards the expansion of its Wi-Fi services. According to a report, the mobile operator has requested approval from the telecom watchdog to use a spectrum in the 26GHz band, which is designated for the potential large-scale deployment of 5...
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COAI Seeks Reduction in Licence Fee to 1 Percent, Waiver in Customs Duty for 5G Network Equipment
Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI)has urged the government for rationalisation of GST, reduce of licence fee to 1 percent from 3 percent and sought a waiver of customs duty on network equipment for the 5G rollout. During the pre-Budget discussions, the telecom operators' body also sought the removal of GST on the licence fee, spectrum ...
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DoT Allows Telcos to Reduce Spectrum Usage Charges on Fresh Radio Waves in 5G Auction
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued a new order, enabling telecom operators to reduce spectrum usage charges (SUC) on buying fresh radiowaves in the upcoming 5G auction. The SUC rate will become nil for the upcoming auction.
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Spectrum Auction: DoT Gives Relief to Telcos by Scrapping Spectrum Usage Charge Floor Rate
In order to provide relief to telecom service providers the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has scrapped 3 percent floor rate on spectrum usage charges.
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Telcos Have to Pay AGR Dues, No Consideration for Waiver: Government
Indian telecom operators owe the government nearly Rs. 1.47 lakh crores in licence fee (LF) and spectrum usage charges (SUC) and there is no consideration for a waiver, the Communications Ministry told Parliament on Wednesday.
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Airtel, Idea Say IUC Cut, High Taxes, Spectrum Cost Are Impacting Industry
Airtel and Idea executives on Wednesday slammed high levies, increase in spectrum cost, and regulatory norms.
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Jio Rivals Say Government Policy Should Allow Telcos to Cover Costs
Reliance Jio earlier this week, however, ascribed the financial stress in the telecom sector to existing operators like Bharti Airtel and Idea running businesses on debt and investing heavily in unrelated sectors.
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TRAI Says ISPs May Lose Permit If They Don't Begin Operations Within a Year
The suggestions are part of TRAI's recommendations on spectrum usage charges and presumptive adjusted gross revenue for ISPs.
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COAI Approaches Trai for Extension on Interconnect Usage Charge Comments
COAI has sought the extension as the same teams within operators involved in the spectrum bidding will also be involved in the IUC paper.
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Cabinet Approves 3 Percent Spectrum Usage Charge for Upcoming Auction
The Telecom Commission had set 3 percent rate for SUC last week and had sent the decision for Cabinet approval.
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COAI Backs Trai Proposal on Flat Spectrum Usage Charge
COAI Director General Rajan S Mathews said he welcomed Trai sticking to its stated position for a flat spectrum usage charge (SUC).
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Trai Recommends Flat Spectrum Usage Charge
Trai said all possible steps should be considered by the DoT to move to towards a simple and flat rate regime.
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Trai to Share Views on Spectrum Usage Charges With DoT This Week
The Cabinet last month approved spectrum auction rules except spectrum usage charges recommended by the Telecom Commission.
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Telecom Panel Sets 1 Percent Spectrum Usage Charge for 2500MHz Band
The panel - the highest decision-making authority in telecom policy - is expected to send its recommendations soon for Cabinet approval.
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DoT to Indicate Dues on Spectrum Sellers; Calls for Caution
DoT has said it is the responsibility of a seller to clear all dues such as one-time spectrum charges and usage charges before concluding any sale agreement.
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Reliance Jio Reportedly Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26GHz Band for Wi-Fi Services
Reliance Jio is said to have sought permission from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in a move geared towards the expansion of its Wi-Fi services. According to a report, the mobile operator has requested approval from the telecom watchdog to use a spectrum in the 26GHz band, which is designated for the potential large-scale deployment of 5...
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COAI Seeks Reduction in Licence Fee to 1 Percent, Waiver in Customs Duty for 5G Network Equipment
Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI)has urged the government for rationalisation of GST, reduce of licence fee to 1 percent from 3 percent and sought a waiver of customs duty on network equipment for the 5G rollout. During the pre-Budget discussions, the telecom operators' body also sought the removal of GST on the licence fee, spectrum ...
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DoT Allows Telcos to Reduce Spectrum Usage Charges on Fresh Radio Waves in 5G Auction
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued a new order, enabling telecom operators to reduce spectrum usage charges (SUC) on buying fresh radiowaves in the upcoming 5G auction. The SUC rate will become nil for the upcoming auction.
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Spectrum Auction: DoT Gives Relief to Telcos by Scrapping Spectrum Usage Charge Floor Rate
In order to provide relief to telecom service providers the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has scrapped 3 percent floor rate on spectrum usage charges.
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Telcos Have to Pay AGR Dues, No Consideration for Waiver: Government
Indian telecom operators owe the government nearly Rs. 1.47 lakh crores in licence fee (LF) and spectrum usage charges (SUC) and there is no consideration for a waiver, the Communications Ministry told Parliament on Wednesday.
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Airtel, Idea Say IUC Cut, High Taxes, Spectrum Cost Are Impacting Industry
Airtel and Idea executives on Wednesday slammed high levies, increase in spectrum cost, and regulatory norms.
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Jio Rivals Say Government Policy Should Allow Telcos to Cover Costs
Reliance Jio earlier this week, however, ascribed the financial stress in the telecom sector to existing operators like Bharti Airtel and Idea running businesses on debt and investing heavily in unrelated sectors.
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TRAI Says ISPs May Lose Permit If They Don't Begin Operations Within a Year
The suggestions are part of TRAI's recommendations on spectrum usage charges and presumptive adjusted gross revenue for ISPs.
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COAI Approaches Trai for Extension on Interconnect Usage Charge Comments
COAI has sought the extension as the same teams within operators involved in the spectrum bidding will also be involved in the IUC paper.
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Cabinet Approves 3 Percent Spectrum Usage Charge for Upcoming Auction
The Telecom Commission had set 3 percent rate for SUC last week and had sent the decision for Cabinet approval.
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COAI Backs Trai Proposal on Flat Spectrum Usage Charge
COAI Director General Rajan S Mathews said he welcomed Trai sticking to its stated position for a flat spectrum usage charge (SUC).
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Trai Recommends Flat Spectrum Usage Charge
Trai said all possible steps should be considered by the DoT to move to towards a simple and flat rate regime.
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Trai to Share Views on Spectrum Usage Charges With DoT This Week
The Cabinet last month approved spectrum auction rules except spectrum usage charges recommended by the Telecom Commission.
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Telecom Panel Sets 1 Percent Spectrum Usage Charge for 2500MHz Band
The panel - the highest decision-making authority in telecom policy - is expected to send its recommendations soon for Cabinet approval.
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DoT to Indicate Dues on Spectrum Sellers; Calls for Caution
DoT has said it is the responsibility of a seller to clear all dues such as one-time spectrum charges and usage charges before concluding any sale agreement.
