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Indian telcos seek cut in GST rate
The Cellular Operators Association of India has written to the Finance Minister asking for a cut in the new 18 per cent GST rate.
Bharti Airtel offers 1,000GB extra broadband data
Airtel's new broadband internet plans include a 60GB of high speed data at Rs 899.
Trai defends Rs 3,050 cr fine on Airtel, Vodafone, Idea
Trai observes three incumbent operators intentionally denied points of interconnect to Reliance Jio.
Trai to seek industry's view on timing of next spectrum auction
Citing the weak financials of telcos, COAI has instead favoured a late 2018 or early 2019 timeline.
COAI ask abolishing of import licence norms
COAI said: "Without the same, customs department does not clear the entry of RF equipment into the country. "
COAI for spectrum auction only in late-2018
Industry's ability to take on debt and generate healthy revenue is critical for the auction.
DoT sets limit for mobile content payment by a/c balance
COAI also urged the Telecom Department to consider recommendations of TRAI on lower spectrum and licence fee charges.
Jio's new pricing will continue to bleed industry: COAI
The telecom industry owes close to Rs 4.60 lakh crore to various financial institutions and banks.
COAI wants govt to check mobile handset quality
Cellular operators' body says that role of devices in service quality and call drops has not been considered "adequately".
COAI says govt should not rush spectrum auction
Cellular operator body wants market to settle down in the wake of recent mergers and acquisitions.