Trai decision on revised pricing after telcos report their new tariffs

The telecom regulator will wait for operators to report their new tariffs to the authority before taking a view on whether the revised pricing is within the regulatory framework, according to a Trai source.

Confronted with intense competition and unprecedented statutory dues, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea on Monday announced a hike in mobile phone call and data charges from December saying the increase was warranted for viability of their business. The two, however, did not quantify the increase in rates but said that the hike will be effective beginning next month.

A senior Trai official told PTI that the regulator will wait and watch to see the finer details of the announcement. “Let them report the tariffs, and we will see. Also, the tariffs are under forbearence,” the official said.