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Mobile tariffs likely to be increased
Posted on: 16/Aug/2013 12:08:10 PM
Calling for a reduction in the base price for the next spectrum auction, telecom companies have said higher costs may lead to rates for calls, text messages and other services rising by up to 50 per cent.
The telecom regulator had recommended an about 11-fold increase in the base price for spectrum from the amount paid by operators in 2008.
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Loop Mobile, whose licenses expire in 2014 and may see their spectrum auctioned under a reframing proposal, have told the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India that the move will lead to a significant increase in mobile tariffs.
Mobile call rates have seen an increase of up to 100 per cent over the past two years. At present, mobile call rates range between 90 paise and Rs 1.20 per minute.
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