To get non-serious Internet service providers out of the system, the telecom regulator will propose a revenue share of 6% and will seek an entry fee in three slabs of Rs 20 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, up from the existing Rs 1 they pay as licence fee now.
The three slab entry fee will apply to Internet service providers in categories A, B and C representing all India operations, major cities and smaller towns. the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will also propose a directive asking category C licence-holders to upgrade to category B within two years.