According to news reports, the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has set aside the TRAI order reducing international bandwidth prices. The order was challenged by Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL). TDSAT has asked the regulator to relook at the entire exercise and share the full facts and basis of calculation with VSNL in a transparent manner.
Earlier this year, TRAI had lowered international bandwidth prices by up to 70 per cent. VSNL challenged the order saying international bandwidth prices cannot be looked at in isolation and questioned TRAI’s methodology in arriving at the price ceilings. According to VSNL, the price ceiling set by TRAI was below the basic costs.
