New Delhi, Dec 03: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India today specified tariffs for the interconnectivity link between internet service providers and basic operators called E1/R2.
Until now the tariffs for E1/R2 link were forborne, which meant that basic operators had a free hand in determining these tariffs.

Notifying an amendment to Telecom Tariff Order (TTO) streamlining the tariffs to be applicable to E1/R2 connectivity for ISPs, a TRAI statement said that the amendement would be effective from December 03.

"The tariffs relevant in the case of E1/R2 links should be on the basis of the cost of the network elements used which are E1 Port, leased line or end link. Thus charges for E1/R2 should cover port charges, tariffs for leased line and end link charges," the statement added. Bureau Report