The Telecom Commission has directed the Department of Telecom to seek clarity from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on whether the regulator can impose penalty on the operators for violation for interconnect norms
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Telecom Commission sets SUC at 3percent of revenue
The Telecom Commission has fixed the weighted average spectrum usage charge (SUC) at a minimum of 3 per cent of revenue, raising the user charge for Reliance Jio Infocomm and Maxis-controlled Aircel, while shooting down the formula of flat revenue share rate across all airwave bands and operators, proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
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Telecom Commission’s green signal for virtual network
Consumers are set to get more choices for voice and data services while telecom companies will have additional options to monetise unused airwaves. The government has allowed virtual network operators to set up shop.
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Policy for satellite phones
The Telecom Commission has given the approval for introducing satellite-based mobile services in the country. The approval comes after a recommendation,
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Telecom Commission to introduce graded penalty system
The Telecom Commission will soon decide on a new graded financial penalty system for telecom operators. The penalties will range from Rs1 lakh as a warning to Rs 50 crore for a severe infraction.
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Telecom M&A norms relaxed
The Telecom Commission has accepted Trai's recommeĂÂndations to reĂÂlax rules for merĂÂgers and acquiĂÂsitions (M&As) in the sector and allow specĂÂtrum-sharing among telcos, paĂÂving the way for consolidation in the 14 player market. It is also open to the regulator's proĂÂposal to levy a one-time fee on operators for holding speĂÂctrum beyond 6.2 MHz.
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Uniform revenue share for mobile companies at 8.5%
Telecom Commission has approved major policy changes, including a uniform revenue share for mobile phone companies at 8.5 per cent of their annual sales.