{"id":1288889,"date":"2024-12-26T12:31:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T07:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1288889"},"modified":"2024-12-26T12:32:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T07:02:32","slug":"airtel-jio-slam-trai-for-splitting-voice-data-packs-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/airtel-jio-slam-trai-for-splitting-voice-data-packs-tariffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Airtel, Jio Slam TRAI For Splitting Voice, Data Packs, Tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recently mandated telecom operators to introduce special tariff vouchers (STVs) offering voice and SMS-only services. This decision aims to benefit India\u2019s remaining 2G users, particularly dual SIM owners, elderly individuals, and rural populations who do not require data. Telecom operators, however, have voiced strong opposition, terming the move regressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Airtel, Jio Slam TRAI For Splitting Voice, Data Packs, Tariffs\" class=\"wp-image-1288899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-2.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-2-300x140.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-2-768x357.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Pushback: Concerns Raised by Telcos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Telecom companies argue that this mandate could hinder India\u2019s transition to a data-driven economy. They believe that introducing voice-only packs contradicts the trend of offering free voice services bundled with data. This step could discourage 2G users from <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/telecom\/telecom-news\/telcos-call-trais-plan-to-split-data-voice-packs-as-regressive\/articleshow\/116639171.cms?from=mdr\">upgrading<\/a> to 4G or 5G networks, affecting access to government-to-citizen (G2C) online services and slowing down India\u2019s Digital India mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implications for 2G Users and Data Adoption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to industry leaders, the regulation may inadvertently isolate 2G users from the benefits of data services, such as digital payments and online government schemes. Reliance Jio\u2019s JioBharat initiative, which aims to replace 2G phones with affordable 4G devices, reflects the industry&#8217;s push for a &#8220;2G-free India.&#8221; Telcos worry that Trai\u2019s mandate could stall such initiatives and delay broader data adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contradiction with 5G Rollouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At a time when Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have launched nationwide 5G networks, and Vodafone Idea is preparing for its rollout, the regulation appears out of sync with the industry&#8217;s focus on data-centric services. Telcos argue that promoting voice-only packs detracts from efforts to upgrade 2G users to 4G and 5G, a critical step for India\u2019s digital evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Way Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Trai\u2019s mandate aims to address the needs of specific user groups, its broader implications on India\u2019s telecom landscape cannot be ignored. Striking a balance between inclusivity for 2G users and the push for data-centric services will be crucial to achieving the goals of a truly digital India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4o<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recently mandated telecom operators to introduce special tariff vouchers (STVs) offering voice and SMS-only services. 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