DoT gets TRAI's nod on free roaming – Firstpost

The National Telecom Policy is scheduled to come in a couple of months from now. A report in Business Standard confirms that TRAI has agreed to ‘one nation-one license’ proposal that has been in the pipeline, allowing for zero roaming charges being applied through the country. To begin with, the ‘one nation-one license’ policy, which is currently a part of the NTP draft will allow customers to use their existing mobile numbers, anywhere in the country without having to pay any extra roaming charges that were applicable, so far. In addition to this, the new NTP, reportedly also provisions some changes to the existing norms of mobile number portability - one of the telecom sector’s most ambitious plans. The TRAI, at present sits atop a very powerful position, as it now has civil court powers, too, allowing them to “.…to summon persons and receive evidence and also call for expert advice while conducting enquiry.” The National Telecom Policy, which is expected to make an appearance in June, this year is by all means a very important event, since it will bring with it several landmark changes.