TRAI New SIM Rule:The number of smartphone users in India is increasing rapidly, and with it many people are using more than one SIM card. But in 2024, recharging on both SIM cards became expensive. Now, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a new rule, which Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL Will give great relief to users. Let us know about this new rule in detail.
Will get relief from expensive recharge
Earlier, using a secondary SIM required mandatory recharge.
- Many people used to recharge their SIM due to the fear of their number being switched off.
- Now under the new rule of TRAI, it has become easier and cheaper to keep the secondary SIM active for a long time.
TRAI’s objective
This step of TRAI has been taken to provide relief to consumers from expensive recharge and improve their facilities.
What does TRAI’s new rule say?
of TRAI consumer handbook According to, if your SIM recharge runs out, your number 90 days Will remain active till. This means that even after the recharge is over, the SIM will remain active for three months and you can reactivate it.
Extra validity at Rs 20
- If you have not recharged within 90 days and the SIM Balance of Rs 20 leftthen the company will deduct those 20 rupees from you 30 days additional validity Will give.
- Overall, your number 120 days Will remain active till.
Extra time will be available even after 120 days
TRAI has given additional facility to keep SIM active:
- 15 days time after 120 days,
- If you are not able to recharge the SIM within 120 days, TRAI will ask you to 15 days Will give more time.
- If recharge is not done during this period, the number will be closed forever.
- number reuse,
- If the SIM is switched off, the number will be allotted to another user.
How will secondary SIM users benefit?
- No hassle of recharge,
- Users can keep the secondary SIM active for a long time without recharging it again and again.
- No fear of number being switched off,
- The number will remain active for 90 to 120 days, which will provide relief to the users.
- reduction in expenses,
- The SIM will have to be recharged only when needed, which will save money.
Impact of the New Testament
For Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea,
- Under this rule, customers will find it easier to keep the secondary SIM active.
- Prepaid customers will no longer need to purchase expensive plans.
For rural and low income users,
- This rule is extremely beneficial for those customers who use secondary SIM for limited usage.