Fixed telecom operators may approach PM

Some operators have admitted that such a plan was being formulated, while others declined to comment, saying they will abide by the government8217;s policy.

One of the leading telecom operators said DoT8217;s action now was anti-consumer and against the spirit of national telecom policy. Considering FWPs as a limited mobile means the 50 lakh consumers will have to pay 90 paise more for a three-minute call, which will be almost 80 per cent higher than the existing rate of Rs. 1.20.

The operators also want subscribers enrolled before August 26 8212;when the DoT directive was issued8212;to be allowed to continue under the existing regime and new subscribers post August 26 to be governed by the new policy.

DoT had issued a directive to all FWPs on August 26, stating they were not restricting mobility within the premises and hence such services were to be treated as limited mobile service.