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Trai seeking public feedback on spectrum usage charges linked to annual revenues for ISPs

Sector regulator Trai has sought public feedback on levying spectrum usage charges linked to annual revenues for internet service providers, something similar to the norms for mobile companies.

Airtel may soon launch 4G services in Delhi

Bharti Airtel may soon launch 4G services in Delhi as it has got the go-ahead in this regard from the Department of Telecom (DoT).

RJio-BWA spectrum: CAG raps DoT for loopholes that allowed deal

Reliance Jio, a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, acquired Infotel Broadband Services Pvt Ltd (IBSPL) in June 2010, soon after the little-known firm won nationwide BWA spectrum for about Rs 12,750 crore.<br /><br />

Will 900 mhz spectrum decide future role play in telecom industry?

As per earnest money deposits made by telecom companies last week, only three players will be bidding for 5 mhz spectrum pan India in each in the two spectrum bands. These are Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio.

Telecom Commission to meet in 2-3 days to finalise spectrum fee

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had in September recommended levying a uniform spectrum usage charge (SUC) of 3 percent of the revenues earned by mobile operators from April 1, 2014 and keeping the upper limit of SUC at 5 percent.

Telecom Commission likely to meet on January 7 to discuss SUC

The panel will discuss recommendation made by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for levying a uniform spectrum usage charge (SUC) of 3 percent of revenue earned by mobile operators from telecom services from April 1, 2014 and keeping the upper limit of SUC at 5 percent.

Here's why BSNL is in red: More than half its earnings go as wages

This means for every rupee that BSNL earned through its services in the last fiscal, 53 paise went in paying just salaries to its staff.

Airtel may have to pay Rs 436 cr for merging Qualcomm 4G arm

Airtel Broadband Services (ABS), formerly Wireless Business Services Private Limited -- a telecom company founded US chip maker Qualcomm -- was acquired by Airtel last year.<br />

Telecom Spectrum auction day 1: Govt receives bids worth Rs 39,300 cr

The government received bids worth Rs 39,300 crores on the first day of the spectrum auction, with strong interest for 900MHz airwaves.

Govt woos telcos with 5% cap on spectrum charge

The decision on SUC is significant because it not only settles present uncertainty and does away with multiple slabs at which companies had to pay hefty amounts to the Government but also lowers the actual payout.