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TRAI Imposes 4% Fee on Satellite Internet Providers

5/12/2025

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to impose a fee of up to 4% on satellite internet providers' adjusted gross revenue for spectrum usage. Non-geostationary operators will face extra charges per subscriber in urban regions. While TRAI sees satellite broadband as a valuable addition to existing services, major telecom companies are wary of the competitive landscape.

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to impose a fee of up to 4% on satellite internet providers' adjusted gross revenue for spectrum usage. Non-geostationary operators will face extra charges per subscriber in urban regions. While TRAI sees satellite broadband as a valuable addition to existing services, major telecom companies are wary of the competitive landscape.