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New Telecom Rules Require 30‑Day Voice & SMS‑Only Recharge Plans, Offering Relief to Users
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 01:46 PM
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued new guidelines that make 30‑day voice and SMS‑only recharge plans mandatory for all operators, a move welcomed by mobile users across the country.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced new regulations that compel all mobile service providers to offer 30‑day recharge packages limited to voice calls and SMS messages. The directive, released on Monday, applies nationwide and takes effect from the first of next month.
Under the previous system, many operators promoted unlimited data bundles that often led to bill shock and reduced control over spending. By mandating voice‑and‑SMS‑only plans, TRAI aims to give consumers a simpler, more predictable option for basic communication needs.
Industry bodies have said they will comply with the timeline and are reviewing existing tariff structures. Consumer groups have praised the move, calling it a long‑overdue step toward greater transparency and affordability in mobile services.
Under the previous system, many operators promoted unlimited data bundles that often led to bill shock and reduced control over spending. By mandating voice‑and‑SMS‑only plans, TRAI aims to give consumers a simpler, more predictable option for basic communication needs.
Industry bodies have said they will comply with the timeline and are reviewing existing tariff structures. Consumer groups have praised the move, calling it a long‑overdue step toward greater transparency and affordability in mobile services.