New Delhi, May 9 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations for satellite-based commercial communication services. It includes the administrative allocation of spectrum for Satcom at a price fixed by the government, which will be reviewed every five years.

For Geostationary Orbit (GSO)-based FSS (fixed satellite service), TRAI recommended a spectrum usage fee of 4 per cent of Adjusted Gross Revenue, subject to a minimum annual spectrum charge of Rs 3,500 per MHz.

A similar fee will apply for non-Geostationary Orbit/Geostationary Orbit (GSO/NGSO)- based mobile satellite service (MSS).

For NGSO-based FSS, spectrum usage charges will be 4 per cent of the Adjusted Gross Revenue plus an additional c...