28-Day Loophole Fixed: How TRAI's Amendment Changes Your Prepaid Mobile Bill | FP Explains

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In this video, Firstpost explains TRAI’s new Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, and what the new recharge rules mean for prepaid mobile users in India. The regulations require telecom operators to offer more voice- and SMS-only Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs), including plans with a validity of 30 days or less. The new rules address the 28-day recharge cycle and could reduce the need for 13 recharges a year to 12. So, what has TRAI changed, and how will the new 30-day recharge plans benefit consumers? Watch the video to know more. --- CHAPTER PLATES: 00:00 Intro 00:44 What Are The New Rules? 01:23 What is Telecom Consumer Protection Regulation 2026? 03:06 Politician Raghav Chadha Highlights Issue on X 04:48 What Does It Mean For Consumers? TRAI | Raghav Chadha | TRAI new rules | mobile recharge rules | prepaid recharge plans | voice only recharge | Telecom Consumer Protection Regulations 2026 | Firstpost #TRAI #RaghavChadha #TRAIRechargeRules #m

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