Spectrum fee cut

The department of telecommunication may favour the Trai's proposal of a reduction in spectrum charges from 6 per cent to 4 per cent of the adjusted gross revenue as it involves no financial hit on the government.

Even as no final decision has been taken, sources said the finance division of DoT had given a go-ahead for the reduction since it involves no outgo for the government.

DoT's audit division is currently looking into the proposal. Operators pay between 2-6 per cent of their AGR as spectrum charges.