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TRAI directs telcos to prominently display mandatory recharge packs

2 sources · first seen 19:35 1 Oct · updated 21:09 1 Oct

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  • TRAI directed telecom operators to clearly display recharge plans online
  • Telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, may face added compliance requirements

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Mobile recharge plan rules

The government introduced rules requiring telecom operators to offer 30-day recharge plans and voice- and SMS-only plans.

Thursday, 1 October

  1. 2 sourcesYou are here
    TRAI directs telcos to prominently display mandatory recharge packs

Sunday, 27 September

  1. 2 sources
    Government changes mobile recharge rules, here is what Jio, Airtel and Vi users need to know
  2. Relief for customers as government introduces regulations mandating Telecos to offer 30-day recharge, voice and SMS-only

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2 reports · earliest 19:35
Economic TimesTRAI directs telcos to prominently display mandatory recharge packs19:35CNBC-TV18TRAI orders telcos to make mandated recharge packs easier to find21:09