TRAI rejects COAI's request to review its satcom spectrum recommendations, stating that the consultation process was thorough and transparent.
Telecom players have criticized TRAI's recommendation of charging satellite spectrum at 4% of AGR, deeming it 'unfairly low' and based on 'flawed assumptions'.
COAI, representing major telcos like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vi, argued that TRAI's recommendations do not ensure a level playing field between satellite operators and traditional providers.
While telecom companies view TRAI's pricing move as giving satellite operators an advantage, satellite companies believe it aims to create competitive fairness and parity between satcom and terrestrial services.