Trai sets 4% AGR fee, 5-year spectrum for Satcom

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday laid the groundwork for the rollout of satellite-based Internet services in the country, by releasing its long-awaited recommendations that levies a 4% adjusted gross revenue (AGR) charge on satellite communication companies such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Jio Satellite. The regulator has also proposed a five-year validity for satellite spectrum, extendable by two more years.