TNPSC Thervupettagam

Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan (CTDP)

May 25 , 2018 2369 days 1071 0
  • Union Cabinet has approved implementation of Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan (CTDP) Project for North Eastern Region (NER) in Meghalaya to improve mobile services.
  • The project has the provision of 2G and 4G mobile coverage in identified uncovered areas of Meghalaya and seamless mobile coverage along National Highways in the state.
  • It will be funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
  • USOF was formed by Central Government to help fund projects to boost connectivity in rural areas.
  • The money for this fund comes through ‘Universal Access Levy,’ charged from telecom operators as a percentage of various licenses fees being paid by them.

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