GENERAL22 Sept 2026
Trai mandates telcos to offer voice, SMS-only plans with shorter validity
Trai has changed tariff rules so telecom companies must now offer voice and SMS (text) only recharge plans. These plans will last 30 days or less and skip bundled data, giving low-income consumers cheaper options. If you mainly call and text, you can pick a lighter plan and pay less. Check your operator's new plans before your next recharge.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Trai has amended tariff rules to expand affordable voice- and SMS-only recharge options for consumers.
- The regulator says these voice and SMS-only plans will have a validity of 30 days or less.
- These plans come without bundled data, which the regulator says gives low-income consumers more affordable options.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:When your current pack ends, compare your operator's voice and SMS-only plans with your existing recharge and pick whichever suits your usage. If you barely use mobile data, the lighter plan may cost you less.
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TaxQue News Desk
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