TRAI directs 66 per cent cut in per port transaction charges

TRAI has recently issued the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2019. Through the regulations, TRAI has directed an almost 66 per cent cut in the per port transaction charge (PPTC). The new charges have been brought down to Rs 6.46 for-port out services offered by MNPSPs. Earlier, the PPTC was fixed at Rs 19. The new charges will be applicable from November 11, 2019.