CUTS International, a non government organisation, welcomed on Monday telecom regulator Trai's decision to exempt private telecom operators from paying a fee called ADC to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited by April 1.
"This move, apart from benefiting consumers, will help in creating a level playing field for service operators," CUTS International Secretary General Pradeep S Mehta said.
The telecom regulator on March 27, announced its decision to phase out the Access Deficit Charge, which was paid by private telecom service providers to compensate BSNL for offering services in rural areas at subsidised rates.
All major telecom players, Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices and Vodafone Essar had also welcomed the move.
CUTS also suggested to make it mandatory for all operators to ensure 100 per cent coverage
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