TRAI removes clause requiring telcos to charge min 50 paise for SMSes beyond 100 per day

NEW DELHI: Regulator TRAI on Wednesday removed a specific provision that required telecom operators to charge at least 50 paise per SMS for text messages exceeding 100 on a single connection per day, taking into account the interest of “genuine non-commercial bulk users”.

This means operators will have a free hand in fixing charges for such bulk SMSes by non-commercial users, and Trai’s practice of forbearance will extend to such messages too, an official explained. (AGENCIES)