TRAI Denies Charges for Multiple SIMs in Proposed Numbering Plan

TRAI’s Clarification on National Numbering Plan (NNP) – Misleading reports: proposed fees for mobile/landline numbers and multiple SIMs. – TRAI’s response: claims are false.

National Numbering Plan Revision – Consultation paper date: June 6, 2024. – Objective: improve management and use of Telecommunication Identifier (TI) resources. – Request by: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on September 29, 2022.

TRAI’s Commitment and Clarification – No proposed fees: no charges for mobile/landline numbers or multiple SIMs. – Approach: minimal regulatory intervention, promoting market self-regulation. – Clarification: TRAI rejects and condemns false information.

Consultation Process Explained – Publishing consultation papers. – Gathering stakeholder feedback. – Studying global practices. – Holding public discussions.

Urging for Accurate Information – TRAI’s appeal: refer to official press releases and consultation paper on TRAI’s website. – Commitment: ensure clarity and factual integrity. – Advice: verify information with official TRAI sources.