The Consumer Council of Fiji is requesting the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji to provide
more time to consumers for the surrender of Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telephones.
This after TAF had announced that devices such as wireless modems, wireless cameras, wireless MICS and
DECT phones were interfering with 3G mobile networks.
And they also advised consumers to surrender these devices within a period of 30 days or face a fine of $20,000 or an imprisonment term of 24 months.
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO, Premila Kumar says that TAF must compensate those who unknowingly bought the device from the marketplace.
Kumar adds, TAF should have ensured that such device was not sold in the shops in the first place if it was prohibited item.
The Council reiterates that TAF should also provide alternative places where consumers can return the devices besides their office in Suva.