DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing
Mumbai: The department of telecommunications (DoT) has retained the existing pricing framework for backhaul spectrum despite the regulator proposing reductions of up to 55% to ease network costs, dealing a setback to telecom operators.At CrossroadsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had proposed a uniform charge of 0.1% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) per carrier, replacing the current slab-based structure under which operators pay progressively higher fees for additional carriers.…



