TRAI told to intervene in Tarrif Hikes

Posted On September 7, 2007

We had reported about Airtel increasing local SMS and call rates alongwith Hutch and Idea. The three operators had formed a cartel and at that time the TRAI had said that it was keeping a close watch on the situation. Angered by this hike a NGO had filed a case asking for TRAI intervention in the hike.

The appeal was filed in TDSAT, in its reply TRAI said that

“We are constantly watching the issue raised but the charges are within the ceiling limits”.

To this the TDSAT replied that it was not bird watching, they have to intervene.

I wonder if they really have formed a cartel, MRTPC will like to have a word with the three telcos.