But the mobile and fixed line operators say the deadline cannot be implemented since the telecom watchdog has yet to finalise the interconnection rates.rn
rnMobile operators will also have to increase their network capacity to deal with a possible influx of incoming calls.rn
rnIndustry sources say the implementation date may be pushed forward to next June.rn
The Mass Communications Ministry told parliament that incoming calls for mobile phones will be free from January next year.