July 4th, 2017 12:53 PM 6 COMMENTS

Will the 18% GST Rate Increase the Overall Number of Unlimited Plan Subscribers?

The Government of India introduced GST on July 1, 2017. Under GST, goods and services fall under five tax categories: 0%, 5 %, 12 %, 18 %, and 28 %. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has put telecom services under the 18% slab. Before July 1, 2017, telecom services were taxed at 15%. The 3% increase will reflect in the bills of the postpaid users. For the prepaid... Read More

May 22nd, 2017 1:09 PM 3 COMMENTS

Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) Says Telecom Industry Deserves Lower Tax Rate Under GST Government

Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) has raised its voice against the recent GST announcement of 18 percent tax levy for telecommunications services. The organisation says that the move will impact the consumer at large. The association which manages the infrastructure of Bharti Airtel and the other main TSP’s says that the non-availability of Input tax credit (CENVAT credit) (under the Plant and Machinery) to tower infrastructure business will lead... Read More

May 19th, 2017 5:07 PM 26 COMMENTS

Telcos Say 18 Percent GST Rate on Telecom Services to Stress Industry, May Slowdown Network Roll Out

Indian telecom operators on Friday expressed disappointment over the introduction of the Goods and Service Tax rate of 18 percent on telecom services and said that this would further stress the already bleeding sector. Currently, 15 percent service tax applies to telecom services. These telcos through their body: Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), said that the move would slow down the planned roll-out of telecom infrastructure across the country,... Read More

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