Telecom operators yesterday rolled out a much-hyped “unlimited” and “without expiry” internet data packs, which apparently will come to little benefit to users.

Telecom operators demand the government to withdraw Value added tax (VAT) on internet usage in the next budget.

Mobile operators association urges the government to withdraw the tax burden over mobile usage like supplementary duty and surcharge on all services.

Telecom operators had to deal with a last-minute rush of mobile phone users yesterday, with the deadline for biometric SIM re-registration expiring today.

Telecom operators will sign deals with the Election Commission today to get access to the national identification database to introduce biometric registration system for new SIM cards.