Since the intent of regulating OTT players is not based on telecom companies' revenue loss considerations, the change is forward-looking. And by not imposing decryption requirements faced by telcos, it is unlikely to stifle innovation in value-added services. The other contentious point in the draft Bill is making auctions the default method of allocating spectrum and narrowing the field of exceptions to this rule. This has set off alarm among newer segments of the sector, like satellite broadband communications, that are relying on administered spectrum to acquire scale. There are several ways to provide incentives to emerging technology without distorting the market for radio airwaves.
