Telcos may get spectrum charge relief

The government is considering a proposal to waive outstanding spectrum usage charges (SUC) for telecom operators on airwaves acquired before the 2022 auctions, sources said. If approved, this move could provide telecom operators with a financial relief of around Rs 5,000 crore.

According to sources, Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan is expected to hold a meeting on March 10 with senior officials from the department of telecommunications (DoT) and the ministry of finance to deliberate on the waiver proposals.