Trai to settle ‘Jio vs Rest’ dispute

THE rEGulAtory BoDy HAs floAtED A ConsultAtIon pApEr AImED At rEmovInG ‘AnomAlIEs’.

JIO’s tariffs are predatory,” says Uppal. He argues that in a market which is as competitive as India, the talk of predatory pricing by any player, especially a new one, does not hold. Predatory pricing can only be inferred based on the market power of the player concerned. “As of now, Jio does now have significant market power.” Meanwhile, Reliance has decided to end its free offerings and charge its customers from April this year. But many still believe that Jio’s tariffs are likely to retain its lucrative character.

In addition to the pricing structures, Trai’s consultation paper would also look into the number of tariff plans that service providers can offer both for pre-paid and post paid verticals. Most customers often get misled by the numerous plans, making it difficult for them to make an informed choice.