Revenue
Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC)- An Overview
Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC)are payable by Licensees, in four quarterly instalments during each financial year. The quarterly instalments of SUC dues for the first three quarters of a financial year,are payable within 15 days of the completion of the relevant quarter.However, Spectrum usage charges for the last quarter of the financial year, are payable by 25th March of the financial year, on the basis of estimated revenue.
The difference between the payment made and actual amount payable (if any) for the last quarter of the financial year, is to be adjusted and paid within 15 days of the end of quarter.
From 1st quarter of 2018-19 onwards, SUC dues are payable, as a percentage of actual Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
SUC dues for administratively allotted Spectrum, are chargeable, as per Slab rates, notified vide DoT Headquarters, New Delhi, letter no. 1000-56/2004-WFD dated: 11-02-2011.
For Spectrum acquired in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz Spectrum bands, through auctions,prior to auction in pursuance of Notice Inviting Application (NIA) No. 1000/06/2016-WF (Auction) dated: 8th August 2016, SUC dues are payable @ 5% of Adjusted Gross Revenue, which shall not be less than 5% of the Bid amount.
For Spectrum acquired in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz Spectrum bands, through auction, in pursuance of Notice Inviting Application (NIA) No. 1000/06/2016-WF (Auction) dated: 8th August 2016, SUC dues are payable @ 3% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), excluding the revenue from Wireline services
For weighted Average of SUC rates, across all Spectrum assigned to an operator (whether assigned administratively or through auction or trading) in all Access Spectrum bands, including Broad band Wireless Access Spectrum in 2300 MHz/2500MHz band, acquired in2010 auction, shall be applied for levying SUC dues, subject to a minimum of 1% of AGR, excluding revenue from Wireline services. The Weighted Average Rate is to be derived by sum of product of Spectrum holding and applicable SUC rate, divided by total Spectrum holding. The weighted average rate is to be determined operator wise, for each service area. The method of calculation of weighted average rate of Spectrum usage charges, is shown in the Annexure-I
For the purpose of calculation of Spectrum usage charges, Spectrum holding shall be calculated as per the following methodology:
- In frequency Division Duplex (FDD) bands (i.e. 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz): Allotted Spectrum is equal to the sum of quantum of uplink and downlink frequency allotted in the band.
- In Time Division Duplex (TDD) bands (i.e. 2300 MHz and 2500MHz): Allotted Spectrum is equal to the quantum of frequency allotted in the band.
Besides, for the purpose of calculation of Spectrum usage charges, there shall be a minimum/presumptive AGR, which shall not be less than 5% of the bid amount. The calculation of Spectrum usage charges shall be on the basis of minimum/presumptive AGR or the actual AGR, whichever, is higher.
The weighted average rate shall be kept to two decimal points by rounding off the second decimal figure to the next higher digit. The rounding off shall be made to the next higher digit at two decimal points, even if the third decimal point is less than five.
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Detail of Licensee wise collection of Spectrum Usage Charges in r/o H.P Telecom Circle for the last 3 years |
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Sr. No. |
Name of Licensee |
Licence Type |
Technology used |
F.Y. 2023-24 |
F.Y. 2024-25 |
F.Y. 2025-26 |
Total |
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1 |
M/s BSNL |
UL Access Service |
GSM |
19,599,172 |
17,085,328 |
- |
36,684,500 |
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2 |
M/s Reliance Communication Ltd |
UASL |
CDMA |
1,223,000 |
1,223,000 |
920,053 |
3,366,053 |
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3 |
M/s Reliance Telecom Ltd |
UL Access Service |
GSM |
5,745,000 |
5,770,607 |
4,321,916 |
15,837,523 |
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4 |
M/s Bharti Airtel Ltd |
UL Access Service |
GSM |
178,907,518 |
206,185,664 |
186,330,666 |
571,423,848 |
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5 |
M/s Vodafone Idea Ltd |
UL Access Service |
GSM |
14,319,671 |
32,573,763 |
37,653,766 |
84,547,200 |
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6 |
M/s Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd |
UL Access Service |
GSM |
78,122,244 |
86,093,570 |
90,494,532 |
254,710,346 |
License Finance -Brief.
The CCA HP, office is collecting license fee from the telecom operators licensed under the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 for providing various telecom services in the H.P Service Area
The terms & conditions of the license prescribe the Gross revenue, Adjusted Gross Revenue, percentage levy of license fee payable etc. The licensee is permitted to make prescribed deductions from Gross Revenue and arrive at the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), on the basis of which Service Provider is required to work out the license fee at the prescribed percentage basis and deposit it on self assessment basis, quarterly.
The CCA, H.P. performs the following functions:
(i) Collects license fee from all UASL/ CMTS/ Basic/UL/ ISP & ISP- ITs/ NLD/ ILD/PMRT Service Providers in H.P. service area.
(ii) Carry out the verification of deductions claimed by the Service Providers holding UASL, CMTS, Basic, UL, and allows /disallows claims for deduction based on such verification, accordingly.
(iii) Assessment of License Fee payable w.r.to decentralized licenses.
(iv)Maintenance of Financial Bank Guarantees & Performance Bank Guarantees as prescribed under the license, its periodical review for validity and amount.
(v) Accounting of the above Revenue and submission of periodical reports to DOT HQ.
(vi) Maintenance of the account for CAF/EMR Penalties raised by TERM Cell
Office of CCA ensures that dues of government are correctly assessed w.r.t. license fee and deposited into the Government account timely.
Details of TSPs/ISPs working undeunder HP Circle
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Licensee Name |
License Type |
License Authorization |
Area of operation (National Area/Telecom Circle/SSA) |
LSA/SSA |
License Number |
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Bharti Airtel Ltd |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-430/2014 AS-I/39 |
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BSNL |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-1206/2020AS-I |
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Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-401/2013(AS-1) |
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Reliance Telecom Ltd |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-473/2015AS-I/ |
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RINGCENTRAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-1244/2021-AS-I |
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Tata Teleservices Limited |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-494/2015-AS-I |
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Vodafone Idea Limited |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-363/2012AS-IVOL.II |
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WebEx Communication India Private Limited |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-1306/2022-AS-I |
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ZVC India Pvt Ltd |
Unified License |
Access Service |
National Area |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-1309/2022-AS-I |
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Airwaves Internet Pvt Ltd - AIPL |
Unified License |
ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
AMBALA |
821-207/2014-DS |
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Airwaves Internet Pvt Ltd - AIPL |
Unified License |
ISP B |
Telecom Circle |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
821-207/2017-DS |
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BSNL |
Unified License |
PMRTS |
Telecom Circle |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-1206/2020-AS-I |
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Crest Virtual Network Private Limited |
Unified License |
(VNO)-Access Service |
Telecom Circle |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-1516/2024-AS-I |
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CRYSTALCLEAR NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
(VNO)-ISP B |
Telecom Circle |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
DS-11/504/2021-DS-III |
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Denet Connect Services Pvt Ltd - DCSPL |
Unified License |
ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
HAMIRPUR |
DS-11/147/2016-DS-III |
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Development Logics Solutions Pvt Ltd - DLSPL |
Unified License |
ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
KANGRA (DHARMSALA) |
821-294/2015-DS |
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Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd |
Unified License |
PMRTS |
Telecom Circle |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-401/2013(AS-1) |
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RISING BROADBAND (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
(VNO)-ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
HAMIRPUR |
DS-11/282/2024-DS-III |
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RISING BROADBAND (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
ROPAR |
DS-11/56/2025-DS-III |
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Tata Communications Limited |
Unified License |
(VNO)-Access Service |
LSA |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
20-1246/2021-AS-I |
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SH TRUE INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
(VNO)-ISP B |
Telecom Circle |
HARYANA |
DS-11/39/2025-DS-III |
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SH TRUE INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
(VNO)-ISP B |
Telecom Circle |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
DS-11/39/2025-DS-III |
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SH TRUE INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
VNO-ISP-B |
Telecom Circle |
PUNJAB |
DS-11/39/2025-DS-III |
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SHACHWAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
Unified License |
ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
KULLU |
DS-11/192/2025-DS-III |
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Trigart Internet Pvt. Limited |
Unified License |
ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
KANGRA (DHARMSALA) |
DS-11/141/2018-DS-III |
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Ziptel IT Solution Pvt Ltd - ZISPL |
Unified License |
ISP C (SSA) |
SSA |
SOLAN |
821-131/2014-DS |
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ZIPTEL IT SOLUTIONS PVT.LTD |
Unified License |
(VNO)-ISP B |
Telecom Circle |
HARYANA |
DS-11/84/2022-DS-III |
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ZIPTEL IT SOLUTIONS PVT.LTD |
Unified License |
(VNO)-ISP B |
Telecom Circle |
HIMACHAL PRADESH |
DS-11/84/2022-DS-III |
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SL. No. |
Licensee Name |
License Type |
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1 |
Bharti Airtel Ltd |
UL-AS |
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2 |
BSNL |
UL-AS |
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3 |
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd |
UL-AS |
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4 |
Reliance Telecom Ltd |
UL-AS |
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5 |
RINGCENTRAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-AS |
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6 |
Tata Teleservices Limited |
UL-AS |
|
7 |
Vodafone Idea Limited |
UL-AS |
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8 |
WebEx Communication India Private Limited |
UL-AS |
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9 |
ZVC India Pvt Ltd |
UL-AS |
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10 |
Airwaves Internet Pvt Ltd - AIPL |
UL-ISP-C (SSA) |
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11 |
Airwaves Internet Pvt Ltd - AIPL |
UL-ISP-B |
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12 |
BSNL |
UL-PMRTS |
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13 |
Crest Virtual Network Private Limited |
UL-VNO-AS |
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14 |
CRYSTALCLEAR NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-VNO-ISP-B |
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15 |
Denet Connect Services Pvt Ltd - DCSPL |
UL-ISP-C (SSA) |
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16 |
Development Logics Solutions Pvt Ltd - DLSPL |
UL-ISP-C (SSA) |
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17 |
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd |
UL-PMRTS |
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18 |
RISING BROADBAND (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-VNO-ISP-C(SSA) |
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19 |
RISING BROADBAND (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-ISP-C (SSA) |
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20 |
Tata Communications Limited |
UL-VNO-AS |
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21 |
SH TRUE INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-VNO-ISP-B |
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22 |
SH TRUE INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-VNO-ISP-B |
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23 |
SH TRUE INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-VNO-ISP-B |
|
24 |
SHACHWAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
UL-ISP-C (SSA) |
|
25 |
Trigart Internet Pvt. Limited |
UL-ISP-C (SSA) |
|
26 |
Ziptel IT Solution Pvt Ltd - ZISPL |
UL-ISP-C (SSA) |
|
27 |
ZIPTEL IT SOLUTIONS PVT.LTD |
UL-VNO-ISP-B |
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28 |
ZIPTEL IT SOLUTIONS PVT.LTD |
UL-VNO-ISP-B |
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