Maxis Communications Bhd's subsidiary PT Natrindo Telepon Seluler (NTS) is allowed to pay for its 3G licence in Indonesia under a structured deferred payment.

In a statement on April 26, Maxis said it would pay the first annual fee of RM13 million for one block of 2x5 MHz Moda Frequency Duplex Division (FDD) and RM6.5 million for one block of 1x5MHz Moda Time Division Duplex (TDD) by May 10.

It said NTS would be entitled to a second contiguous block of 2x5 MHz FDD after Jan 1, 2008 subject to the condition that it settles all 3G fees and fulfils its commitment to build the telecomunications network based on the plan approved by the Indonesian government.

The Indonesian government had confirmed on Tuesday that the payment of upfront fee for one block of 2x5MHz FDD is RM131 million and for 1x5MHz is RM65 million, and they would be deferred to Jan 31, 2008, it said.

It added that the annual fees for one block of 2x5 MHz FDD and 1x5MHz TDD are RM65 million and RM32.5 million respectively.-theedgedaily