TRAI won't act on tariff hike 'guesswork', monitors market

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said the regulator cannot act on 'guesswork' over a possible 10-15% telecom tariff hike, as tariffs remain under a forbearance regime. He reaffirmed operators must comply with TRAI's mandate to offer voice- and SMS-only plans, giving consumers the choice to opt for plans without data.