Why Trai plans to charge telecom companies for mobile and landline numbers

You may soon have to pay a fee for the number of mobile and landline numbers you hold. Reason: A proposal by telecom regulator Trai. The telecom industry regulator, Trai (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India), is planning to charge telecom companies for phone numbers. The aim for the same is better utilisation of the numbering resources allocated to telecom companies in the country.