Burdened under a debt of about Rs 8 lakh crore, the telecom sector<\/a> was thrown a lifeline in mid-September which included deferring of statutory dues by four years among other relief meaures. Industry<\/a> revenue is now in recovery mode with telcos having managed to raise prices twice — in December 2019 and 2021 — pushing up average revenue per user (ARPU). But with 4G networks to be expanded, upcoming 5G auctions and the need for top-dollar investments, the sector is looking at the Budget to lend a helping hand in this next phase. Industry wants customs duty exemption on critical telecom equipment that would help service providers lay down more fibre and improve connectivity.
Burdened under a debt of about Rs 8 lakh crore, the telecom sector<\/a> was thrown a lifeline in mid-September which included deferring of statutory dues by four years among other relief meaures. Industry<\/a> revenue is now in recovery mode with telcos having managed to raise prices twice — in December 2019 and 2021 — pushing up average revenue per user (ARPU). But with 4G networks to be expanded, upcoming 5G auctions and the need for top-dollar investments, the sector is looking at the Budget to lend a helping hand in this next phase. Industry wants customs duty exemption on critical telecom equipment that would help service providers lay down more fibre and improve connectivity.
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