MTNL Ordered to Pay Financial Disincentive by TRAI Over Service Quality Standards for Wireline Access
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has been ordered by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to pay a financial disincentive related to the contravention of quality service standards for its wireline access services. The penalty was imposed after MTNL failed to comply with specific regulations set forth in 2024.The TRAI order, dated August 17, 2026, directed MTNL to pay a financial disincentive amounting to Rs 12,00,000/- for contravening provisions of Regulation 4 and Regulation 10 of the Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024). The fine relates to MTNL's performance regarding Access Service (Wireline) for the quarter ending March 2026.
The imposed penalty details are summarized below:
| Authority | Nature of Action Taken | Date of Order Receipt | Details of Violation | Impact on Financial or Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAI | Financial Disincentive of Rs 12,00,000/- | August 17, 2026 | Contravention of regulation 4 and regulation 10 of the Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024) for Access Service (Wireline) during the quarter ending March 2026. | Total Penalty of Rs 12,00,000/-; no material impact on MTNL's Financial or operation activities. |
The total penalty amount stands at Rs 12,00,000/-, and the company stated that there is no material impact of this fine on its financial or operational activities.
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