Q 1. What is the role of TRAI in commissioning-installation of mobile towers?

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is neither directly nor indirectly involved in any manner, in levy of any tax /fees on leasing of premises for installation of mobile towers or for issuing any “No Objection Certificates” for the purpose.

Q 2. How blackout days are different from normal days?

Blackout days are special days on which Service Providers do not allow free/ concessional calls/ SMS. Tariff on these days will be as per the base plan in which consumer is enrolled. The number of blackout days is limited to five days in a calendar year. Service provider will publish the list of blackout days applicable for the calendar year on their respective websites before start of the year.