Telcos seek hike in international call termination charges

Telecom operators have stepped up their push for a sharp increase in international incoming call termination charges, stating that the current regime is out of sync with global benchmarks and is increasingly being misused for fraud and spam. The industry has sought a revision of the international termination charge (ITC) to Rs 4–5 per minute from the existing Rs 0.65, citing concerns around consumer safety, revenue leakage and an uneven cost structure.