Validity extension: Telcos seek more time to submit details

Telecom operators have sought more time from Trai to submit details of prepaid subscribers who have been provided with additional talk-time of Rs 10 and validity extension to remain connected during the current lockdown. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has sought these details in 24 hours but the telcos argue that so much of information can’t be collected in such a short time.

Trai is expected to ask the telcos to further extend the validity of prepaid subscribers as lockdown has been extended till May 3. But the regulator may wait for the data before asking the telcos to do so.