Raghav Chadha Hails New Prepaid Rules, Says Users Can Now Make 12 Recharges A Year - VIDEO
Prepaid mobile users in India may soon get more flexibility in choosing recharge plans, with the government introducing provisions for 30-day validity plans and voice- and SMS-only options. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday welcomed the move, saying the new Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 would give consumers greater choice and help reduce…
India's prepaid mobile users may soon enjoy greater freedom over their recharge plans, according to BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. The government's recent introduction of the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 has brought new provisions that allow users to opt for 30-day recharge plans, instead of the earlier mandatory 28-day or monthly packs.
Chadha expressed his satisfaction with the move, stating that it would lead to fewer recharge cycles for consumers and help curb unnecessary spending on mobile services. The regulations also permit voice and SMS-only plans, catering to users who rely predominantly on calling and messaging, and not on mobile data. As a result, such users would have the option to choose basic voice and SMS plans rather than paying for bundled data services.
Chadha noted that his concerns regarding limited and inflexible recharge options were raised in Parliament on March 11. He praised the government and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for taking steps to enhance consumer convenience and provide a wider array of choices for prepaid mobile users in India.
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