As per the existing tariff framework, tariff for telecommunication access services is under forbearance except for national roaming and Rural Fixed Line Services. The service providers have the flexibility to offer different tariff schemes depending on the market conditions and other commercial considerations. Each service provider devices various schemes in such a manner as to suit its commercial interest in accordance with the tariff regulatory guidelines issued by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) from time to time. All service providers, including Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited(MTNL), have put on offer tariff schemes which are beneficial for different consumer classes depending on their usage profile.
BSNL and MTNL offer various tariff plans, rates for which are competitive vis-Ã -vis private telephone companies. Further, tariffs offered are being rationalized / reviewed from time to time on the basis of prevailing market conditions, cost considerations and TRAI guidelines.
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