Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday alleged that Jio’s decision to levy 6 paise per minute on voice calls to rival phone networks is geared to “force IUC to be brought down”, and said ongoing review of call connect charges or IUC is consistent with TRAI’s previously-stated intent.
The comments by Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel came after Jio blamed Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) of regulatory flip-flop on the IUC issue while announcing a levy of 6 paise per minute on voice calls made to rival phone networks.
Jio has, however, also said it will compensate customers for the IUC charge by giving free data of equal value.
Without naming Jio, Airtel in a statement said, "One of our competitors has imposed a rate of 6 paise for all off net calls made to other operators to cover the termination charge of IUC (Interconnect Usage Charge).
