Telecom operators are liable to pay around 3-5% and 8% of adjusted gross revenue as spectrum usage charges and licence fees, respectively, to DoT. Photo: Pradeep GaurThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked the department of telecommunications (DoT) to review the licence fees and spectrum usage charges paid by telecom operators and quickly resolve issues related to gross revenue and adjusted gross revenue which are being litigated in various forums. Adjusted gross revenue (AGR) is the basis on which DoT calculates levies payable by operators and has been a bone of contention in the sector. Telecom operators are liable to pay around 3-5% and 8% of the AGR as spectrum usage charges and licence fees, respectively, to DoT. “A review of gross revenue and adjusted gross revenue would assist in enhancing clarity and removing ambiguities,” Trai said in its recommendations.

Source: Mint February 02, 2018 18:33 UTC