The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised the methodology to levy spectrum charges for captive users, rationalising the fees paid by such players. The DoT will now charge for spectrum based on area as against the number of devices.
As per an order issued by DoT, a construction period of three months is permitted for the purpose of import of the equipment, site preparedness, deployment etc. and spectrum charges be levied, after a three-month period from the first day of the month of date of issue of letter of intent.
The revised charges will come into effect from April 1, 2024.
