Consultation Paper on CUG/VPN Service Tariffs

TRAI has sought comments on the application of the principle of non-discrimination in tariff schemes like CUG and VPN. Specifically, TRAI seeks comments on: (a) whether differential tariff for calls within the CUG/VPN network are to be treated as discriminatory; (b) whether CUG and VPN schemes should be disallowed on the grounds that they involve differential call charges; and (c) are terms and conditions are to be prescribed by TRAI to ensure that these schemes are not misused . Readers can send their comment to M Kannan, advisor (economic) TRAI, by 5 March 2004.