Trai unlikely to review satcom rates despite telcos’ pushback

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is unlikely to budge on its recommendations to the government on satcom spectrum charges after telecom industry body Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) requested a review.

Industry sources said that a review is unlikely as all stakeholders were given adequate consultation opportunities to represent their views during the consultation process to set terms and conditions for the assignment of spectrum for satellite-based commercial communication services.