TRAI :slashes rate paid by an operator to 6 paise a minute

Telecom regulator TRAI today slashed rate paid by an operator operator for termination of mobile call on a rival network to 6 paise a minute, from the current 14 paise.

This move will indirectly lead to cutting down of call charges. TRAI said the new call termination charge will be applicable from October 1, 2017, and will be completely eliminated from January 1, 2020.



Bharti Airtel, and few other operators wanted the termination rate to be raised and benchmarked against the actual cost. But,Reliance Jio, , had been seeking waiving of the charge, saying it will benefit consumers.

"On the basis of comments received from stakeholders, in writing or during the open house discussion or during the workshop, the Authority has prescribed revised domestic mobile termination charges through these regulations," said TRAI.