Government to Revise Telecom License Renewal Fees Based on Income
Summary
The government is preparing to revise telecom license renewal fees by linking them to annual income instead of a fixed lump sum. The draft policy also targets cheaper broadband, mobile number portability, foreign investment, and stronger cyber security measures.
Key Points
- The draft Integrated Telecommunication Policy, 2083 proposes renewing telecom licenses through a percentage of annual income rather than a fixed heavy fee.
- The policy aims to expand minimum 50 Mbps broadband access, lower internet prices, and introduce mobile number portability.
- It also proposes integrated licensing, more foreign investment, transparent spectrum allocation, and mandatory data security measures.
- The draft opens the door to testing and commercial use of 5G, IoT, and AI while encouraging infrastructure sharing.
