TRAI Says No Regulatory Framework Needed for OTT Services
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday said over-the-top (OTT) communication services do not currently need a regulatory framework, casting aside the threat of potential restrictions on platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Google.Telecoms firms in the country have long lobbied for regulation of apps that offer free voice and text services over the internet, arguing that such services erode their revenues."It is not an opportune moment to recommend a comprehensive regulatory framework for various…