LIVE TV
ZEE Business
ZEE BUSINESS
हिंदी में पढ़ें  हिंदी में पढ़ें
Live TV
Live TV
  • Home
  • Budget 2021
  • Personal Finance
    • PPF
    • Mutual Funds
    • Income tax
    • EPFO
    • Income Tax Calculator
    • Personal Loan Calculator
    • Car Loan Calculator
    • Home Loan Calculator
    • SIP calculator
    • SWP Calculator
    • MF Returns Calculator
    • Lumpsum Calculator
  • India
    • Companies
    • Property
    • Startups
    • Uidai
  • Economy
    • Aviation
  • Tech
    • Mobiles
    • Apps
  • Auto
    • Cars
    • Bikes
  • Markets
    • Commodities
    • Currency
  • Jobs
  • Indian Railways
  • World
    • Economy
    • Politics
    • Markets
  • videos
  • photos
  • Authors
  • More ...
    • VIDEOS
    • PHOTOS
Read in App
Business News » Companies News

TRAI issues interconnectivity rules; fixes 30-day deadline for inking pacts

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Linkedin
  • whatapp
  • View in App
TRAI issues interconnectivity rules; fixes 30-day deadline for inking pacts
The rules will come into effect from February 1, 2018. Image Source: IANS
Written By: PTI
Updated: Tue, Jan 02, 2018
12:50 pm
PTI
RELATED NEWS
Big decision by TRAI to protect you from mobile bill shocks - All details here Big decision by TRAI to protect you from mobile bill shocks - All details here
Looking forward to work with new TRAI chief for growth of telecom sector: COAI Looking forward to work with new TRAI chief for growth of telecom sector: COAI
TRAI Chairman explains how work-from-home, online learning fuelling need for massive investment in digital infra TRAI Chairman explains how work-from-home, online learning fuelling need for massive investment in digital infra
Trai grants additional time to Vodafone Idea to reply to its show-cause notice on priority plan Trai grants additional time to Vodafone Idea to reply to its show-cause notice on priority plan
'TRAI to give decision on priority plans within 2 weeks of telcos reply' 'TRAI to give decision on priority plans within 2 weeks of telcos reply'

Telecom regulator Trai today mandated service providers to enter into interconnection agreement "on non-discriminatory basis" within 30 days of receiving network connectivity request from another operator.

Trai has prescribed a daily penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh per service area for operators violating the new norms.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) today issued the 'Telecom Interconnection Regulations 2018' that comprises rules for crafting network connectivity agreements, provisioning of such connectivity amongst operators at initial stages, augmentation of Points of Interconnect, applicable rates or charges, disconnection of ports, and financial disincentive on interconnection issues.

The rules will come into effect from February 1, 2018.

The regulations will apply to all the service providers offering telecom services in India, Trai said in a statement.

"Through these regulations, the authority has mandated that every service provider shall, within thirty days of receipt of request from a service provider, enter into interconnection agreement on non-discriminatory basis, with such service provider," Trai added.

It has also outlined a framework for provisioning and augmenting of interconnectivity ports, laying down a step-by- step process for provisioning of such ports.

The rules issued today follows a detailed consultation process by Trai that started in October 2016 and included open house discussions and written comments by stakeholders.

The latest norms assume significance as interconnectivity was the flashpoint between Reliance Jio and incumbent telecom operators like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular, at the time when the newcomer launched its services in 2016.

The new entrant had accused large established operators of not providing it sufficient Points of Interconnect leading to massive call failures on its network, while the incumbents blamed free calls offered by RJio for "tsunami" of network traffic. 

Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.

TAGS:
TraiInterconnect Usage ChargesIUCReliance Jiooutgoing callsTelecom
RELATED NEWS
Big decision by TRAI to protect you from mobile bill shocks - All details here Big decision by TRAI to protect you from mobile bill shocks - All details here
Looking forward to work with new TRAI chief for growth of telecom sector: COAI Looking forward to work with new TRAI chief for growth of telecom sector: COAI
TRAI Chairman explains how work-from-home, online learning fuelling need for massive investment in digital infra TRAI Chairman explains how work-from-home, online learning fuelling need for massive investment in digital infra
Trai grants additional time to Vodafone Idea to reply to its show-cause notice on priority plan Trai grants additional time to Vodafone Idea to reply to its show-cause notice on priority plan
'TRAI to give decision on priority plans within 2 weeks of telcos reply' 'TRAI to give decision on priority plans within 2 weeks of telcos reply'

LATEST NEWS

Adani Ports share price: Jefferies maintains buy rating with price target of Rs 670

Exclusive: Shriram Transport's MD and CEO Umesh Revankar speaks to Anil Singhvi on scrappage policy, fund raising and business outlook

Stocks to buy with Anil Singhvi: Sandeep Jain recommends VST Tillers Tractors today

Singer Shreya Ghoshal, husband Shiladitya expecting first child; share baby name with fans

Ircon Share Price: Government offers OFS at Rs 88; here is how stock market investors can make money

EPF interest rate 2020-21: ANNOUNCED! Check latest PF news update on EPFO provident fund deposits

Policybazaar.com IPO: Capital boost! Check latest news here

Ease of Living Index India: Check list - Top or bottom? Is your city on the chart?

7th Pay Commission: Who gets double pension and in which case—EXPLAINED

7th Pay Commission latest news: REVEALED! Salary may be affected by New Wage Code - know details

  • India News
  • World News
  • Companies News
  • Market News
  • Personal Finance News
  • Technology News
  • Automobile News
  • Small Business News
  • Income Tax Calculator
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Author
  • Rss Feed
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal Disclaimer

Latest Trending Updates

  • EPFO
  • Budget 2020
  • Income Tax Return
  • Auto Expo 2020
  • Home Loan
  • Business News

Trending Topics

  • Income Tax
  • income Tax Calculator
  • 7th Pay Commission
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • GST
  • Latest Business News

Follow us on

zeebiz
zeebiz

Partner Sites

  • Zee News
  • Hindi News
  • Marathi News
  • Bengali News
  • Tamil News
  • Malayalam News
  • Gujarati News
  • Telugu News
  • Kannada News
  • DNA
  • WION
Copyright © Zee Media Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved