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Apr 6 – 12, 2026
Regulatory Push for Affordable Basic Communication Services
Multiple regulatory bodies are mandating telecommunications providers to offer affordable voice and SMS-only plans. TRAI in India is leading this trend with proposals for mandatory data-free plans and voice-SMS packs across all validity periods, while UK's Ofcom is improving customer compensation frameworks.
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TRAI (India)
Apr 08, 2026
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TRAI proposes mandatory data-free mobile plans to lower consumer costs - Adgully.com
TRAI proposes mandatory data-free mobile plans to reduce consumer costs in India India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has proposed a new regulation requiring mobile operators to offer mandator…
TRAI (India)
Apr 08, 2026
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TRAI tightens tariff rules, mandates voice-SMS plans across all recharge durations - Communications Today
TRAI mandates voice-SMS plans across all recharge durations in tariff rule tightening India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has implemented stricter tariff regulations requiring telecommunicati…