MUMBAI: Federation of Retail Traders' Welfare Association has lodged a criticism with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) over the jump in monthly cable charges beneath the brand new tariff regime. The affiliation has recommended TRAI to make sure the steep bills are reversed.
"Millions of consumers are upset and angry that instead of TRAI trying to protect interests of consumers, they have ended up paying 75-100% more in monthly cable charges, which has resulted in unfair practices," stated Viren Shah, FRTWA president.
The new tariff regime has ended in channels being blocked until customers pay what is being asked for, and cable operators are unable to provide a 'Best Fit Plan', leading to customers paying Rs1,200-1,500 per month, as in opposition to the sooner Rs750-800 per month.
A former bureaucrat stated his earlier cable bill for two TV sets with 600 channels each and every used to be Rs550. "Now, with new TRAI guidelines, I am paying Rs831 for less than 300 channels," he stated.
"Millions of consumers are upset and angry that instead of TRAI trying to protect interests of consumers, they have ended up paying 75-100% more in monthly cable charges, which has resulted in unfair practices," stated Viren Shah, FRTWA president.
The new tariff regime has ended in channels being blocked until customers pay what is being asked for, and cable operators are unable to provide a 'Best Fit Plan', leading to customers paying Rs1,200-1,500 per month, as in opposition to the sooner Rs750-800 per month.
A former bureaucrat stated his earlier cable bill for two TV sets with 600 channels each and every used to be Rs550. "Now, with new TRAI guidelines, I am paying Rs831 for less than 300 channels," he stated.
Mumbai consumers upset as cable TV bills double
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