Circular QOS/CIR/2010/464 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India dated 24th October, 2010 on the provision of satellite communication services [C16-TX4]

QOS/CIR/2010/464

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

New Delhi, dated the 24th October, 2010

CIRCULAR

To

All Wireless Advisers,

Subject: The provision of satellite communication services by satellite communication operators under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (24 of 1997), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India hereby issues the following

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the provision of satellite communication services by satellite communication operators.

2. The matter has been examined. Every satellite communication operator carrying on the provision of satellite communication services shall make an application in Form A to the Licensing Authority within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of ten lakh rupees.

3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the provision of satellite communication services is undertaken, and the Licensing Authority shall dispose of it within sixty days of its receipt.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

(Chief General Manager)