TRAI’s New Rule Allows You to Extend Your SIM Validity For Rs 20 Per Month: What It Means?

How to Keep Your SIM Active for Rs 20 per Month – TRAI mandates the Automatic Number Retention Scheme. – Minimum Rs 20 balance required to extend SIM validity for 30 days.

What Happens After 90 Days of Inactivity? – SIM gets disconnected if there’s no active recharge. – Rs 20 will be deducted for a 30-day validity extension. – Monthly deductions continue until sufficient balance is available.

Impact on Incoming Calls and OTPs – Validity extension doesn’t guarantee incoming calls and OTPs. – These services are at the discretion of the telecom operator.

Postpaid Users & Safe Custody Scheme – Rs 177 to extend postpaid number for 3 months. – Grace period of 15 days to choose a new plan or safe custody.