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TRAI's New Rules: 30-Day Recharge Plans & Voice/SMS-Only Options for Mobile Users
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News18•28-09-2026, 17:12
TRAI's New Rules: 30-Day Recharge Plans & Voice/SMS-Only Options for Mobile Users
- •TRAI introduces new rules for prepaid mobile users, bringing significant changes to recharge plans.
- •Telecom companies must now offer 30-day validity plans and Voice and SMS-only plans.
- •Users who need less data will benefit from more affordable plans focused solely on calls and SMS.
- •New rules include a monthly renewal option, allowing plans to renew on the same date each month.
- •Jio, Airtel, and Vi will need to adjust their recharge portfolios to comply with the new regulations.
Key Questions Answered
Under the new TRAI rules, telecom companies offering data-bundled plans of 30 days or less must also provide corresponding Voice and SMS-only plans for the same duration without mobile data at lower prices, along with a monthly renewal option on the same date every month.
The new rules allow budget-conscious users and those who primarily use phones for calling and messaging to avoid paying extra for unnecessary mobile data by choosing dedicated Voice and SMS-only plans.
No, users do not need to follow any separate process because telecom companies are required to update and modify their recharge portfolios themselves, introducing new plans on their apps and websites.
