India, June 5 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reportedly rejected a request from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to review its satcom spectrum recommendations, asserting that the consultation process was thorough and transparent.

A PTI report, citing sources, said that the recommendations regarding spectrum have been submitted to the Centre after a detailed and transparent consultation process. During the consultation, all parties were given ample opportunity to present their views.

This comes days after major telecom players have reportedly flayed the TRAI's recommendation that satellite spectrum be charged at 4% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR). The telcos deemed the TRAI's spectrum pricing mo...