TRAI hikes termination charges to curb pesky SMSes
TRAI will hike termination charge on pesky SMSes. Telcos may charge 5 paisa per SMS. The new termination charges from June.
In a move to curb the frequency of pesky SMSes, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), allowed the telecom companies to charge 5 paise per transactional SMS.
Also read: TRAI recommendation on free roaming in 10-15 daysThe issue was discussed on Thursday between Trai chairman Rahul Khullar and chief executives of top telecom operators. The discussion ended with a proposal to impose five paisa as termination charge for transactional or promotional SMS and two paisa for normal SMS. It will be charged on operators from whose networks the commercial SMS originates.The new termination charges will be applicable from the first of June.Trai is also working on different options to do away with roaming charges. Trai has been of the opinion that special tariff vouchers (STV) have a potential to make national roaming services more competitive and affordable to the subscribers. It has completed the consultation process on free roaming and will give its recommendations in the next 10-to-15 days. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
