2016
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Bharti Airtel
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Vodafone
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Idea Cellular
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All of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -In October 2016, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had recommended imposing a total penalty of ₹3, 050 crore on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea (now merged) for allegedly denying inter-connectivity to Reliance Jio.
Detailed explanation-2: -While TRAI was a regulator and a dispute settlement body, DoT continued making policies for the sector. Expectedly, this led to a conflict between TRAI and the Ministry. There were also concerns about TRAI being able to execute its functions in an independent and impartial manner.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal said in October the company will opt for the four-year moratorium on spectrum and AGR payments, which will help it conserve a cash outgo of Rs 35, 000-40, 000 crore that would be used for network and other capital expansion programmes.