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Tariff Plans

TRAI Urges Telecom Operators to Introduce More Affordable Voice and SMS-Only Plans

Summary: TRAI has directed telecom operators to introduce more affordable voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans, including shorter-validity options of up to 30 days and at least one plan valid for more than 30 days. The move is intended to give consumers, particularly those who do not need mobile data, greater flexibility and budget-friendly recharge choices. Existing voice-and-SMS […]

Broadband

TRAI Suggests Compulsory Affordable Plans Offering Only Voice Calls and SMS Services

Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed new rules to improve affordability and consumer choice by requiring telecom operators to offer lower-cost plans limited to voice calls and SMS. Noting the limited availability and relatively high pricing of existing voice-only options, the regulator has suggested that such plans be introduced for every […]

Regulatory

TRAI Free 3 Months Recharge Message is Fake

A message claiming that the government is offering three months of free mobile recharge, be warned—this is a scam. The message is circulating online to deceive innocent citizens. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), PIB Fact Check clarified that the message, allegedly from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is false. […]

Telecom Industry

Smishing / SMS Fraud: A New Worry for Telecom Operators

Smishing, also known as SMS fraud, is experiencing a surge in many countries, driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones. This poses a significant challenge for telecom operators convening at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the industry’s premier annual event. What is Smishing? Smishing, a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing,” refers to a […]