Dual technology operators like Reliance Communications (RCom) and Tata Teleservices (TTSL) can breathe easier now that the attorney general has opined that the one-time charge for the spectrum incumbent operators hold be levied only on those who have spectrum beyond 6.2 MHz. However, the two firms may still not be able to claim additional 1.8 MHz spectrum to reach the threshold limit of 6.2 MHz without paying auction-determined rates.
If the AG’s view is accepted by the empowered group of ministers (EGoM) at its meeting on Monday, only the top three GSM operators — Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea — would be impacted immediately.
If one goes technically by the AG’s opinion, the government is seen to be contractually bound to provide spectrum up to 6.2 MHz without any additional charge and, therefore, RCom and TTSL can lay claim to an additional 1.8 MHz without any additional payment. But this may not be the case.
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If the AG’s view is accepted by the empowered group of ministers (EGoM) at its meeting on Monday, only the top three GSM operators — Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea — would be impacted immediately.
If one goes technically by the AG’s opinion, the government is seen to be contractually bound to provide spectrum up to 6.2 MHz without any additional charge and, therefore, RCom and TTSL can lay claim to an additional 1.8 MHz without any additional payment. But this may not be the case.
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