Trai decision on OTT services a forward-looking approach: Broadband group

TRAI’s decision to not regulate OTT (over-the-top) communications services is a forward-looking approach in interest of the consumers and will aid the progress of the sector that has shown no demonstrable and evident instances of harm or dysfunction of the markets, BIF said on Tuesday.

The comments came after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) ruled out any immediate regulatory intervention for OTT communications services like WhatsApp, Google Duo and Viber.

It said time is not opportune to recommend a comprehensive regulatory framework for them, dashing hopes of telcos that had been pushing for same rules to be applied to such players.