TRAI Denies Probing Past Tariff Plans: Report

TRAI Denies Probing Past Tariff Plans: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has refuted reports suggesting that it is undertaking a special drive to investigate past tariff plans for predatory pricing. In a statement released on Friday, TRAI clarified that it only examines specific plans that are under scrutiny and probes tariffs based on complaints received regarding non-compliance or predatory behaviour, according to an ETTelecom report.

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This clarification comes in response to allegations made by Vodafone Idea against Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio regarding their unlimited 5G data offers.

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According to a recent media report, it was stated that TRAI is currently investigating previous tariff plans to examine allegations of predatory pricing made by Vodafone Idea against Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio in offering Unlimited 5G data.

TRAI’s Stance on Probing Tariff Plans

According to the report, in a clarification, TRAI firmly stated that there is no ongoing special drive to probe all past tariff plans filed by telecom companies. The regulator emphasized that it only scrutinizes specific plans that are under examination or have been flagged through complaints.

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TRAI reiterated that any tariff may be subjected to fresh examination upon receipt of a complaint regarding non-compliance or predatory pricing allegations by any stakeholder, including telecom service providers.

Action on Predatory Pricing Complaints

TRAI clarified that it is currently examining specific complaints related to alleged predatory behaviour by telecom service providers. Upon completion of the examination, appropriate action will be taken as per the regulatory provisions. Earlier, Vodafone Idea had lodged a complaint with TRAI against Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, accusing them of engaging in predatory pricing practices.