Published on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:46 | Source : Tech2.com
Updated at Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:55
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3
0
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3
DoT to impose one-time fee on a prospective basis
The telecom commission had decided to charge a one-time fee for the additional spectrum that goes beyond 6.2MHz ...
The telecom commission had decided to charge a one-time fee for the additional spectrum that goes beyond 6.2MHz, which would put some burden on older GSM operators. However, a recent report by The Economic Times reveals that DoT supposedly dropped its plans of one-time charge. Reportedly, according to an internal government note, the telecom ministry decided this, for operators like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and BSNL for all second-generation airwaves they hold in excess of 6.2 MHz. DoT now plans to impose the fee on a prospective basis for the remaining period of the licences. Furthermore, the Union Cabinet has been asked to take the call.
