New Delhi: A News is Going Viral in the Social Media that says trai has said direct directions on validity of sim card. The viral message says, sim card will remain valid for 90 days despite not recharging it.
“Good news for people keeping more than 1 sim card. Now, a sim card which has not been recharged, will remain valid for 90 days from from last recharge. Burden on customers who have to keep recording their sim regularly, “said the viral message
Busting the fake message, the pressure information bureau (PIB) has confirmed that the Above claim is fake.
PIB Fact Check Has Tweeted, “A News Article Circulating on Social Media Claims that trai has issued new guidelines Regarding Sim cards bes being done valid for 90 days for 90 days if not recruitted.”
A news article aired on social media claims that TRAI has issued new guidelines regarding SIM cards which have been valid for 90 days even after not recharging.#PIBFACTCHECK
This claim is misleading pic.twitter.com/c38knzit0Q
– Pib Fact Check (@Pibfactcheck) January 23, 2025
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