Trai explores pricing models for allocating satellite spectrum

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is exploring models for pricing the satellite spectrum, which are linked to either adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of the service providers or per-MHz quantity of spectrum held by them.

Charging on the basis of AGR, would mean that the pricing model would be flexible and only aligned to the financial performance of the satellite operators. The other model being explored, which is on a per-MHz of spectrum held, is commonly used in other countries.