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India Boasts Lowest Data Costs and Highest Usage: Communications Minister

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New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that India now has world’s lowest data costs and highest data usage, driven by robust digital infrastructure.There are more than 120 crore mobile users in the country and the 4G network is expected to reach every village by June this year.“World’s lowest data costs, world’s leading data usage India’s digital revolution led by PM Narendra Modi is truly built for its people,” the minister poste…

COAI Urges Government to Reduce Telecom License Fee in Budget

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New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) on Tuesday urged the government to reduce telecom license fee from 3 per cent to 0.5 per cent-1 per cent in the upcoming Budget, just to cover the administrative costs.The leading industry body for telecom operators also suggested that the rate of GST under ‘Reverse Charge on Spectrum’ payment, license fees, spectrum usage charges, etc. can be reduced from the existing 18 per cent rate to the lower rate of 5 per c…