TRAI released its recommendation for satellite spectrum allocation, Starlink services in India on horizon

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced its recommendations on Friday regarding the pricing of spectrum for satellite-based internet services. It suggests that operators, including Elon Musk's Starlink, pay a levy of 4 percent of their annual revenues. For those providing services in urban areas, an additional fee of Rs 500 per subscriber each year will apply, while no extra charge will be imposed for services in rural regions. TRAI proposed that the spectrum for satellite broadband be allocated for an initial period of five years, with the possibility of extending it for another two years. The 4 percent charge, based on adjusted gross revenue (AGR), will apply to both geostationary orbit (GSO) and non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) operators, with a minimum annual spectrum fee of Rs 3,500 per MHz.

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