Trai to start consultation paper to review call charges
02/08/2016 10:12
Telecom regulator Trai has said that it is planning to start a consultation process to review call connect charges, also known as Inter-connection Usage Charges, for the telecom network -- a move that could bring down call rates. As per reports, the regulator plans to bring out a consultation paper on the same in about a week. In February 2015, during the previous review of IUC, the regulator removed charges that a landline service provider has to pay to other players for transmitting a phone call of its customers. As per reports, the benefit of the waiver was passed on to consumers by leading fixed line providers. This encouraged PSUs BSNL and MTNL to start free unlimited night calling plans. Among private operators, telecom major Bharti Airtel offers unlimited local and STD calls from its landline connection on any network throughout the day for a fixed monthly charge.
02/08/2016 10:12
Telecom regulator Trai has said that it is planning to start a consultation process to review call connect charges, also known as Inter-connection Usage Charges, for the telecom network -- a move that could bring down call rates. As per reports, the regulator plans to bring out a consultation paper on the same in about a week. In February 2015, during the previous review of IUC, the regulator removed charges that a landline service provider has to pay to other players for transmitting a phone call of its customers. As per reports, the benefit of the waiver was passed on to consumers by leading fixed line providers. This encouraged PSUs BSNL and MTNL to start free unlimited night calling plans. Among private operators, telecom major Bharti Airtel offers unlimited local and STD calls from its landline connection on any network throughout the day for a fixed monthly charge.
