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Telcos revenue falls 2.64% to Rs 69,695 cr; AGR up 16% in Dec qtr: Trai

Telecom service providers' gross revenue declined by 2.64 per cent to Rs 69,695 crore in December 2021 quarter, according to the latest data published by the telecom regulator Trai.

Trai maintains stand on satcom issue, cites lack of clarity in DoT's query

The regulator had in August 2021 recommended to government to replace existing formula-based mechanism and levy spectrum usage charges of 1 per cent of AGR for using satellite frequencies under NLD

Signals of change

From the industry's perspective, the average revenue per user (ARPU) per month has been dropping annually, though things have been different after telcos raised tariffs

DoT body refers back key 5G spectrum, pricing recommendations to Trai

Telcos have been unhappy that the base price fixed by the regulator for a period of 30 years is virtually the same as what they had recommended in 2018 at Rs 492 crore for a pan-India 1Mhz spectrum.

DoT's top decision-making body okays TRAI's 5G base price suggestions: Rpts

While deciding that the spectrum should be auctioned for a period of 20 years, the inter-ministerial panel also decided against alloting spectrum directly to corporate bodies for private 5G networks

Trai may have to discuss and rethink its proposals on 5G spectrum

DCC might write to regulator soon; Points include 20-year licence instead of 30

Govt may not auction 27.5-28.5 Ghz band, leave it for satellite firms

Two official sources acknowledged that Department of Telecom (DoT) is considering auctioning spectrum only up to 27.5 Ghz as sharing between the two services is difficult

5G spectrum auction likely in early June: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav

The minister said that the Department of Telecom is working as per expected timeline and the process is on to resolve industry concerns around spectrum pricing

Spectrum prices may spike in key circles due to high cap per operator

Telcos concede that there will be competition in some key circles such as Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to name only a few

Jio tops 4G download speed chart, Vi leads in upload speed in March: TRAI

Reliance Jio retained its top position with the highest average data download speed among 4G service providers in March at 21.1 megabit per second, according to latest data published by TRAI

Top headlines: Telcos slam Trai, Rs 1,900 cr deficit may hit infra projects

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Trai seeks views from stakeholders on monitoring cross-media ownership

TRAI released a consultation paper on 'Issues Relating to Media Ownership' after the government asked it to reconsider its recommendations made in 2014

Recommended spectrum prices are rational, says Trai chief Vaghela

Vaghela told PTI that in view of the huge market potential of 5G, he is confident that the telecom industry will actively take part in the auction

TRAI seeks views from stakeholders on monitoring cross media ownership

The TRAI has sought written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper from the stakeholders by May 10, and counter-comments by May 24

5G spectrum price cuts not sufficient: Telecom operators slam Trai

The 5G spectrum is now being offered for 30 years, for which the base price is marginally lower at Rs 476 crore per MHz than the price that TRAI had recommended in 2018

Pricing rationale

5G can take India to another level

'Lower than industry's demand': Analysts on Trai 5G price recommendations

The reduction proposed in pricing, though largely on expected lines, is not in sync with the 90% drop that the industry had been asking for, the experts said

Top headlines: Trai slashes 5G spectrum base, Ambani's net-zero plan

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Trai slashes 5G spectrum base price in 3300-3670 MHz band by around 36%

Since last year, telecom companies have carried out 5G trials in the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands

Trai recommends 36% reduction in base price of prime 5G spectrum

The government is aiming to begin roll-out of 5G services by end-March 2023 in India, which is the world's second-biggest wireless market with over a billion subscribers