NEW DELHI: In the absence of any quality of service for mobile data services at a time when service providers are rolling out 3G services and these services are presently available in all the service areas, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has drawn up draft regulations on “Standards of Quality of Service for Mobile Data Services Regulations 2012”.

With the roll out of 3G and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) services, the growth rate in cellular mobile telephone service is poised for higher growth compared to wireline internet users.

Trai feels it is necessary to benchmark and monitor the quality of service offered by the service providers of mobile data services with various options open to the implementing agencies so that the interests of consumers are protected.

Trai has, therefore, decided to benchmark the quality of service parameters for mobile data services so that the interests of consumers are protected. Accordingly, the draft regulations have been prepared.

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