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TRAI Mandates 30-Day Prepaid Mobile Recharge in India

By Business DeskTRAI Mandates 30-Day Prepaid Mobile Recharge in India

TRAI directs telecom operators to offer 30-day prepaid mobile recharge options in India, ending the standard 28-day cycle to save consumer costs.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced new regulations aimed at providing more flexibility and value to prepaid mobile subscribers. Telecom service providers are now required to offer recharge plans that provide a full 30-day validity period.

The Core Regulatory Changes

This policy effectively ends the industry-standard practice of 28-day monthly cycles for mobile recharges. Under these new rules, operators must include specific voucher types that remain valid for a full month.

The mandate requires carriers to provide the following distinct options to consumers:

  • Operators must offer at least one plan voucher with a 30-day validity period.
  • Operators must offer at least one special tariff voucher with a 30-day validity period.
  • Operators must offer at least one combo voucher with a 30-day validity period.

Consumer Cost Implications

This initiative is designed to ensure that users are not forced into 13 recharge cycles per year. By moving to a 30-day standard, the regulatory framework directly reduces the overall cost burden on consumers.

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