For services like Skype, Yahoo, MSN, Mediaring, Packet8, Dialpad, Amazon and Net2phone that are offered by foreign operators, Trai has no suggestions for a level playing field. However, it has recommended that they should be registered in India and that their websites should be hosted on Indian territory. This would take care of the security issues.
Trai has also recommended that the cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) on telecom services be brought down to 74 per cent from the existing 100 per cent. In order to deter non-serious players from entering the field, Trai has recommended a licence fee of Rs 20 lakh on ISPs for national licences and a Rs 10 lakh fee at the state level.
Regime change?
• Trai recommendation will ensure level playing field between UASLs and ISPs
• Skype-type services would continue but would have to host websites in India
• Rs 20 lakh entry fee suggested for national ISPs
• Rs 10 lakh entry fee proposed for state ISPs
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