Centre introduces 30-day recharge rule for prepaid mobile users
In short
The Centre introduced the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, and said prepaid mobile users will get a 30-day recharge plan. The reported rule also includes voice and SMS-only recharges.
This could change how often customers need to recharge. The full official text and how telcos must apply it are not stated in the available reporting.
What the reporting says
The Centre introduced the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, setting a 30-day recharge plan for prepaid mobile users, according to a social media post cited in the reporting. The summary says the rule also covers voice and SMS-only recharges. The immediate effect for customers and telcos is not fully detailed in the available reporting, and the final notified text is not provided.
Why it matters
The reported regulation was announced by the Centre and is said to require 30-day prepaid recharge options, including voice and SMS-only packs. The available reporting does not provide the official notification text or details on implementation by telecom operators. The immediate impact appears to be on prepaid customers and telecom companies, but the scale and timing beyond the announced 2026 regulation are not stated.