Airtel drops plans to charge extra for VoIP calls
New Delhi, December 29
Buckling under pressure, Airtel has dropped its plans to charge extra for internet voice calls or VoIP service available through apps like Skype and Viber.
“In view of the news reports that a consultation paper will be issued shortly by TRAI on issues relating to services offered by OTT (over the top content) players including VoIP, we have decided not to implement our proposed launch of VoIP packs,” Airtel said today.
It had decided to charge VoIP calls on pay as you go basis, at standard data rates of 4 paise per 10 KB on 3G network and 10 paise per 10 KB on 2G network. Besides, it had also announced special VoIP packs. The government had earlier said it would look into the company’s plans to charge for such services, which have been free. — PTI
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