Trai has recommended that the entry fee of Rs1.65 lakh for 10 years of duration of licence shall be applicable to the new permit. Photo: MintNew Delhi: The Telecom Regulator Authority of India (Trai) on Friday recommended the government to issue a new licence in the virtual network operator (VNO) category for landline service at the district level. The new set of recommendations from Trai has been issued following reference from the DoT for access service by VNOs at district or service area level. Trai said that existing DID franchisees should migrate to UL (VNO) Category ‘B’ licence to continue services. Trai has recommended that the entry fee of Rs1.65 lakh for 10 years of duration of licence shall be applicable to the new permit and the minimum net worth of licence holder should be more than Rs5 lakh per authorisation.

Source: Mint September 09, 2017 05:48 UTC