Trai’s move to bring international call termination charges under forbearance to help ILDOs: COAI

NEW DELHI: Telecom operators’ representative body COAI on Friday said that the telecom regulator’s move to revise the Fixed International Termination Charge from 30 paise to a forbearance regime will help international long-distance operators (ILDOs) to adjust their charges accordingly and regain parity with international countries.

Telecom regulator Trai on Friday said international call termination charges will be brought under forbearance but within prescribed range of 35 to 65 paise per minute against a fixed rate of 30 paise per minute earlier.

“This is certainly a step in the right direction and will ensure the country does not lose precious FOREX in paying higher international termination rates to other countries. The Indian telecom sector needs more such measures to ensure robust telecom infrastructure and financial health,” Rajan S Mathews, Director General at COAI said in a statement.