# TRAI Mandates Voice-Only Plans Starting Oct 21

URL: https://technosports.co.in/trai-mandates-voice-only-plans-starting-oct-21/  
Published: 2026-10-22  
Updated: 2026-10-22  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

Big news for prepaid users! Starting October 21, TRAI mandates voice and SMS-only plans, ending forced data bundling. Airtel leads with affordable packs starting at Rs 185, while Jio and Vi are rolling out long-validity options. Look for the new ‘TRAI-Mandated Packs’ tab on your recharge apps. Perfect for secondary SIMs or users who want to skip unnecessary data costs!