PTA Directs Telcos to Withdraw Call Setup Charges

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As hinted by RexHacker earlier, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority today directed all mobile phone operators to withdraw recently imposed call setup charges, we have confirmed it officially.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in a directive sent to all Cellular Mobile Operator (CMOs), directed them to immediately stop call set-up fee recently imposed by them.

PTA has issued these directions in the light of provision of Telecom Re organization Act and Consumer Protection Regulations 2009. PTA has accordingly directed all CMOs to implement the order without causing any discomfort to the mobile phone subscribers.
It may be recalled that mobile operators have imposed call-setup charges of Rs. 0.10+ tax on each call last week and posted notice on their website about imposition of new charges.
PTA’s step is aimed at safeguarding customers’ interests. PTA has asked the operators to immediately stop these charges and furnish compliance report to it.