Trai asks telcos for data on recharge pattern of prepaid users in lockdown

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday asked Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio and other telecom companies to provide data on recharge patterns of prepaid users during the lockdown, and other related information, PTI reported.

Trai has sought a response on the issue in 24 hours, sources told PTI.

The communication from the regulator has gone to all operators, including state-owned telecom companies, sources said, adding that once the response is received, the regulator will finalise its views on the manner in which prepaid benefits should be extended, given that the lockdown has been extended to May 3.