India Satcom: 5% AGR Fee Likely for Satellite Spectrum
India's DoT considers a 5% AGR usage fee for satellite spectrum. Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, Jio Satellite await spectrum allotment. India's space economy may reach $44B by 2033.
India Satcom: Spectrum Allocation, BSNL Advantage, and New Technologies
India's satcom sector is poised for growth with spectrum allocation to private firms like Starlink. BSNL may benefit from lower levies. Direct-to-device connectivity and $44B potential by 2033 are key.
Telecom Dept. Rejects Satcom Proposal: Regulatory Review
Telecom Dept. rejects TRAI's satcom proposal for extra charges on urban customers, seeking a review. Concerns raised about satellite spectrum allocation and DBN funding. Telecom policy updates.
Satellite Spectrum Pricing: Fair Competition Concerns in India
COAI raises concerns about unfair competition if satellite spectrum is undervalued. Telecom giants argue for equal pricing for comparable services, citing heavy investments in 5G spectrum. Fair pricing is crucial.
Jio pushes Trai to revise satcom paper on pricing, include level playing field
“This deviation makes the consultation paper and the consequent recommendations vulnerable to legal challenges, particularly since it fails to address the issue outlined in the DoT’s reference, such as ensuring level playing field,” Jio said in the letter, a copy of which was also sent to Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
TRAI seeks views on pricing for spectrum allocation without auctions to OneWeb, Starlink and other global players
Separately, Trai has sought views on whether DoT’s December 2023 order should be the benchmark for determining spectrum pricing on `a per MHz basis’ for fixed satellite services offered by LEO/MEO constellation operators.