India currently follows the calling party pays (CPP) regime, where incoming calls are not charged. In a BAK regime, an operator only keeps a record of incoming calls, but does not raise any demand from other telcos. Hence, there is no IUC.The Big 3 telcos have been vociferous in their demand that there should be no reduction in IUC. “Nowhere in the world do BAK and CPP co-exist as is being proposed by new operator. A final decision on the report will be taken by the Telecom Commission — the highest decision-making body — on September 1.

Source: Economic Times August 27, 2017 11:15 UTC