Apr 01, 2017

Recommendations on Spectrum Usage Charges and Presumptive Adjusted Gross Revenue

On March 7, 2017, TRAI had issued recommendations on Spectrum Usage Charges (‘SUC’) as a percentage of adjusted gross revenue based on the amount of spectrum held by internet service providers (‘ISPs’) and commercial very small aperture terminal operators. TRAI has recommended to DoT that the existing regime be continued with respect to the spectrum assignment on administrative basis to ISP licensees in the specified bands, and the existing formula for charging SUC and payment of such charges on an annual basis by ISP licensees.Further, TRAI has recommended to DoT that arrangements be made to accept online payment of financial levies /dues such as SUC and other fees payable by the ISP licensees for obtaining license/ approval/ clearance from DoT, set up a comprehensive and integrated on-line system as a single window clearance for issuance for approval and other permissions to the ISP licensees.

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