IDD charges increased: TRCSL

International Direct Dialing charges (IDD) have been increased due to rupee depreciating against the dollar, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) said.

Chairman of the TRCSL, Jayantha de Silva said that the relevant companies have informed the Commission in this regard.

He said the relevant companies authorized to increase the rates of IDD according to the Dollar fluctuation.

However, he said that no approval has been granted to increase local call or internet charges.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)