'Make new voice-only plans cheaper': Trai asks telcosThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked telecom companies to significantly reduce the prices of their voice- and SMS-onl...
25 Jan, 2025, 12.12 AM IST
Telcos heed Trai's call, launch voice & SMS-only plansTelecom operators, including Jio and Airtel, have introduced voice and SMS-only tariff packs following a directive from Trai. However, thes...
24 Jan, 2025, 11.06 AM IST
Telcos introduce new voice and SMS only prepaid plansTelecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have launched new voice and SMS only prepaid plans in India. This follows TRAI's directive...
23 Jan, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Telcos call Trai's plan to split data, voice packs as 'regressive'Telecom companies in India have criticised Trai's mandate for voice and SMS-only tariff packs, arguing it could hinder upgrades to 4G and 5...
24 Dec, 2024, 11.59 PM IST
Stop overpaying! Indians can soon buy only voice, SMS recharge vouchersTrai has amended tariff rules to require mobile service providers to offer a separate plan for voice calls and SMS for customers who do not...
24 Dec, 2024, 09.26 AM IST
TRAI mandates voice and SMS-only tariff packs for price-conscious consumers, impacting ARPU growthPrice-sensitive mobile users can now opt for voice and SMS-only packs as mandated by Trai, benefiting 150 million remaining 2G users, dual ...
23 Dec, 2024, 09.57 PM IST
There is no need for voice or SMS-only packs, say telecom companiesReliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea opposed the introduction of separate voice or SMS-only packs, emphasising that current tarif...
28 Aug, 2024, 08.55 AM IST
Jio launches international roaming packs for these countries: Check full list hereTelecom operator Jio has launched new country-specific roaming packs for destinations including the UAE, Canada, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia...
23 Aug, 2024, 04.08 PM IST
Singular packs unlikely to benefit telcos, users: Industry executivesData consumption has exploded in India, as such services are available for unlimited usage, along with complementary voice and SMS, he said...
31 Jul, 2024, 09.50 AM IST
Bring back voice and SMS-only packs, asks TRAITrai proposed revisiting voice and SMS only plans, addressing consumer concerns on bundled tariffs and forced payments for unused services....
27 Jul, 2024, 09.19 AM IST
Jio announces roaming plans for football World CupThe new international roaming plans are segregated into two main categories - data, voice and SMS packs, and data only packs. Customers can...
16 Nov, 2022, 08.15 PM IST
Jio vs Airtel vs Vodafone latest offers: Choose the best 4G data planOver the last six months, Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone have made substantial changes in their plans to make them more competitive and ...
30 Mar, 2018, 10.09 AM IST
Reliance Jio data plan tariffs: All you want to knowMukesh Ambani said that Jio users can optimise their data rates to cost as low as Rs 50/GB but here's what the Reliance Jio tariff will cos...
02 Sep, 2016, 11.56 AM IST
Aircel cuts roaming rates in South India, offers free incomingThe offering announced under 'Five States, One Rate' scheme requires no separate recharge or pack activation and will be activated by defau...
10 Jun, 2015, 06.44 PM IST
Explicit consent of consumers must for activating data: TRAIThe Authority has released the draft 'Telecom Consumers Protection (Eighth Amendment) Regulations, 2015' and is seeking comments of stakeho...
30 Apr, 2015, 06.02 AM IST
PepsiCo launches campaign to offer free assured talk timeThis offer is available on PepsiCo's beverage brands and food brands Kurkure (Rs 30 pack, all flavours) and Lay's (Rs 35 pack, all flavours...
18 Apr, 2014, 02.58 PM IST
- Trai raises SMS limit to 200 per day per SIM
Mobile phone users will now be able to send 200 text messages a day as sector regulator Trai has doubled the daily cap after it received re...
02 Nov, 2011, 04.42 AM IST