Question : SPECTRUM SHARING AND AGR

(a) whether the Government has released a consultation paper on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) in the licence agreement for provision of proposed AGR of telecom and internet services;

(b) if so, the details thereof, along with the outcome therefrom;

(c) the definition of AGR in the ISP licence agreement for provision of internet services;

(d) whether the Government has allowed or proposes to allow the telecom companies to share all categories of spectrum; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the additional revenue likely to be raised therefrom?

THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) No Madam.

(b) Not applicable in view of the (a).

(c) As per Annexure.

(d) & (e) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued Recommendations on ‘Guidelines on Spectrum Sharing’ on 21st July, 2014. These recommendations are under consideration.