Day: July 11, 2024
Regulatory
COAI Urges Government to Abolish USOF Payments and Implement Further Reforms Ahead of Budget
The telecom industry body, COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India), has recommended that the government abolish the 5% USOF (Universal Service Obligation Fund) contribution rule for telcos. Alternatively, COAI suggested that the government should reduce the USOF contribution to zero until the existing corpus of Rs 80,000 crore is fully utilized. Currently, telcos pay 5% […]
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Telecom Infrastructure
Indus Towers Expanding Rural Infrastructure to Bridge Digital Divide
Indus Towers, a leading telecom tower infrastructure company in India, is increasing its investments in the rural areas of the country. This effort aims to bridge the digital divide that the Indian government is keen to address promptly. According to a recent release, Indus reported that over 60% of its towers were installed in rural […]
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