The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia proposed to increase the amount of state duty for mobile operators for the provision of communication services from 7.5 thousand to 1 million rubles for nine types of licenses. The relevant invoice was published in: federal portal of normative legal action projects.
As stated in the explanatory note of the document, an increase in the cost of licensing in the field of communication services will significantly reduce the number of unscrupulous telecom operators and at the same time create reliable telecom operators who will be motivated “for high quality”. and conscientious work.”
However, as stated in the official statement TelegramIn the channel of the Ministry of Digital Development, the innovation will only affect new operators, and those who already have licenses will renew under the same conditions. The license is valid for up to five years.
Also, the department proposed introducing a turnover penalty for the absence of an operator of operational search measures (SORM) systems. This is because small operators do not want to implement such systems in the name of cost savings. However, such equipment must be installed in the networks of each operator.
“The proposed fine is from 0.01 to 0.05% of the operator’s annual revenue for communication services, but not more than 0.02% of the annual revenue from the sale of all goods (works, services) and less than 1 million rubles. not”, he says on the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Digital Development.
The ministry is also discussing, for the first time, the possibility of limiting itself to a warning.
In addition, the department proposed to introduce a system for the operator to agree on a network construction plan before obtaining a license to provide communication services. The coordination of this plan will pass through the FSB of Russia.
“It is assumed that new operators will obtain an FSB visa for the network plan and with this visa they will apply for a license to Roskomnadzor,” the message says.
The Ministry of Digital Development added that when extending the license, the act of commissioning SORM should be added to the application, and in its absence, an action plan for the implementation of SORM agreed with the FSB.
Earlier, Kommersant newspaper referred to sources in mobile communications companies. WroteIn the summer months, interruptions in mobile communication may begin due to equipment shortages. According to the publication, problems may also arise in the technological communication networks of rail transport.
Source: Gazeta
