International Traffic

Trai has released a consultation paper on “Definition of International Traffic”.

The consultation paper is released in the wake of DoT letter dated August 30, 2022 requesting Trai to give its recommendations on the Definition of International SMS and Domestic SMS.

As per Trai’s Telecommunication Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC) Regulations, termination charges on domestic SMS are regulated while termination charges on International SMS are under forbearance. However, the definitions of domestic SMS and International SMS are not provided in Trai regulations also.