SMS Regulation — APAC

Telecom regulatory updates, messaging compliance rules, and enforcement actions across global markets.

Apr 07 2026

Trai proposes short-validity voice-SMS-only tariff packs with lower prices - Business Standard

  • arrow_right_alt TRAI proposes new short-validity tariff packs combining voice and SMS services at lower price points
  • arrow_right_alt Packs designed to target price-sensitive consumer segments seeking basic communication services
  • arrow_right_alt Limited validity period structure differentiates these offerings from traditional long-term plans
TRAI (India) medium impact verified EUM/SES Relevance
Apr 07 2026

Telecom regulator nudges telcos to offer wider choice, fair pricing for voice-only plans - Mint

  • arrow_right_alt Indian telecom regulator is encouraging telcos to expand voice-only plan offerings with more competitive pricing options
  • arrow_right_alt The initiative addresses market gaps for consumers seeking basic voice services without bundled data or premium features
  • arrow_right_alt Regulatory pressure aims to increase competition and ensure fair pricing in the voice-only telecommunications segment
TRAI (India) medium impact
Apr 07 2026

Trai's Bold Move: Affordable Calling and SMS-Only Plans on the Horizon - Devdiscourse

  • arrow_right_alt TRAI is exploring affordable calling and SMS-only plan options to increase telecom accessibility for lower-income users
  • arrow_right_alt SMS-only plans would provide basic messaging services without bundled data or voice features
  • arrow_right_alt The initiative aims to expand telecom penetration and bridge the digital divide in India
TRAI (India) medium impact verified EUM/SES Relevance
Apr 07 2026

Telco resilience regulations under review following Singtel outages in March - The Straits Times

  • arrow_right_alt IMDA is conducting a comprehensive review of telecom resilience regulations following significant Singtel service disruptions
  • arrow_right_alt The outages have exposed potential gaps in current regulatory standards for service continuity and reliability
  • arrow_right_alt Enhanced resilience requirements may be implemented to strengthen infrastructure redundancy and failover capabilities
IMDA (Singapore) high impact
Apr 02 2026

New DLT platform targets unsolicited calls as TRAI tightens spam regulations - Adgully.com

  • arrow_right_alt TRAI's new DLT platform strengthens authentication mechanisms to prevent unsolicited and fraudulent calls
  • arrow_right_alt Stricter spam regulations require telecom operators to implement enhanced verification and record-keeping requirements
  • arrow_right_alt The platform uses distributed ledger technology to ensure transparency and accountability in caller identification
TRAI (India) high impact verified EUM/SES Relevance
Mar 31 2026

Smartphone users can block spam calls and unwanted SMS using this TRAI DND app: Here's how - MSN

  • arrow_right_alt TRAI's new DND app allows users to block spam calls and unwanted SMS messages directly from their smartphones
  • arrow_right_alt The application provides enhanced consumer protection against telemarketing and fraudulent communications
  • arrow_right_alt Users gain greater control over their incoming calls and messages through an intuitive interface
TRAI (India) medium impact verified EUM/SES Relevance
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