No need for fresh directive on prepaid validity, benefits as telcos have complied, feels Trai

Trai has decided not to issue any fresh directive to telcom operators on prepaid validity extension for now, as they have offered benefits to low-income users amid the lockdown and indicated it will be open to considering further measures in due course.

Regulatory sources said the operators had responded to queries by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the issue, and their replies backed by data were considered by the authority in a detailed review. Given that companies have complied with Trai’s call and announced measures for low-income users to stay connected amid the lockdown, the regulator felt there is no need to come out with specific new instructions for now.