TRAI RINGS IN MAJOR CHANGES IN TARIFF STRUCTURE

Article Abstract:

Changes have been introduced in the existing telecom tariff structure by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Under the new tariffs, international call charges will be reduced by 55 percent and STD rates by 45 percent. TRAI plans to raise monthly telephone rentals by 65 percent. Local rates for low-end users is likely to increase by 25 percent. TRAI is also likely to hike the monthly rentals for cellular users by 400 percent to Rs600 per month (Rs156 per month currently). TRAI plans to stop charging customers for incoming calls on mobile phones. The new tariffs will be implemented over the next three years starting from April 1, 1999. (ag)(vr)

Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mobile Radio Services, Telecommunications industry, Wireless communications services

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MTNL ENTRY INTO CELLULAR GIVES PRIVATE COs THE JITTERS

Article Abstract:

The scrip of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), reached a high of Rs214 from Rs197, a day after a court order allowed it to enter cellular telephone services in Mumbai and Delhi. This is expected to affect the four private cellular operators in the two cities, who have invested around Rs3500 crore in the last three years. MTNL plans to offer the services at much cheaper rates than the existing players. This will be possible if MTNL subsidises its cellular operations with revenue from its basic operations. At present, around 95 percent of the cellular business is routed through MTNL lines. (gsh)

Comment:

Is allowed to enter cellular telephone services in Mumbai & Delhi, India

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HC SETS ASIDE TRAI ORDER AGAINST MTNL LICENCE

Article Abstract:

The Delhi High Court has dismissed an order by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) which prevented Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) from entering the cellular and paging services sector. The court has also dismissed TRAI's order which prevented private operators from providing Internet services. MTNL can now provide cellular services in Mumbai and Delhi and plans to start the services by March 1999. (khr)

Comment:

Delhi High Court dismisses order by Telecom Auth preventing this co from entering cellular and paging services sector

Paging Services, Paging

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