(a) whether the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) services has shifted to revenue share regime for Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) charges;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons for not shifting to revenue share; and
(d) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)
(a) to (d): The WPC charges for VSAT services are charged on fixed rate basis so far. The proposal for shifting to revenue sharing regime is under examination. The decision in this issue is likely to be taken in about six months.