Budget 2019: Govt expects Rs50,519.8 cr from telecom sector, up 28% on year

NEW DELHI: The government expects a 28% increase in non-auction revenue at Rs 50,519.8 crore in the fiscal year 2019-20 from the telecom sector against the revenue of Rs 39,245 crore earned for the current fiscal year ended March 31, according to budget documents.

The government earns revenue in the form of mainly licence fees and spectrum usage charges (SUC) from telecom operators, which is calculated based on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of telcos.