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India’s telecom regulator proposes halving backhaul fees, saving operators billions annually.
India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (Trai) is set to recommend a 50% cut in backhaul spectrum fees for telecom operators, potentially saving hundreds of crores annually.
Currently, companies pay 0.15% to 3.95% of adjusted gross revenue for backhaul airwaves used to connect cell towers, with charges based on carrier volume.
The industry pays around ₹4,000 crore yearly.
Telcos are pushing for a flat, lower rate, citing that access spectrum is now auctioned, unlike backhaul, which is administratively allocated.
Trai is considering a 50% reduction for microwave access carriers and a fixed low rate for backbone carriers.
Key bands include E band (71–76 GHz and 81–86 GHz) for 5G, while V band usage remains limited.
The new Telecommunications Act mandates administrative allocation of backhaul spectrum, requiring Trai to set pricing.
The Department of Telecommunications will review the recommendations before deciding.
El regulador de telecomunicaciones de India propone reducir a la mitad las tarifas de retorno, ahorrando a los operadores miles de millones anualmente.