Airtel decides to roll back VoIP packs, can await TRAI to manage OTT players

In sudden flip of events, Airtel has determined to roll back the differential charging of VoIP packs. during a statement free by Airtel, they aforesaid they need determined to not launch projected VoIP packs.“In read of the news reports that a consultation paper are going to be issued shortly by TRAI on problems concerning services offered by OTT players together with VOIP, we've determined to not implement our projected launch of VoIP packs.

We have little doubt that as a results of the consultation method a balanced  outcome would emerge that might not solely shield the interests of all stakeholders and viability of this necessary sector however would additionally encourage abundant required  investments in spectrum and roll out of knowledge networks to satisfy the target of digital India”.

The launch of such packs has brought heap of negative message to Airtel from all quarters. Customers have registered serious protests and have vulnerable to port out whereas the regulators turned a blind eye thereto.

Rollback seems like a desperate move by Airtel since it's long-faced the force of the shoppers for transferral in such packs. Airtel and therefore the remainder of the players would possibly currently obtain facilitate from TRAI in transferral the OTTs onto the table and hanging distribution agreements.