Telecom Companies Warned Of Financial Penalties Under New Complaint Rules

Published 02 Nov 2026, 20:51 IST

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced new rules for telecom operators and internet providers to enhance complaint redressal. These providers will face penalties up to Rs 20 lakh if they fail to resolve consumer complaints quickly. The rules require complaint centres to operate 24…

— The Economic Times

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The Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, aim to strengthen consumer protection through faster complaint resolution, round-the-clock customer support and greater accountability of service providers.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 02 Nov 2026, 20:51 IST

Telecom Companies Warned Of Financial Penalties Under New Complaint Rules

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 02 Nov 2026, 22:16 IST

Telcos to face up to Rs 20 lakh fine per quarter per circle for complaint redressal lapses

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced new rules for telecom operators and internet providers to enhance complaint redressal. These providers will face penalties up to Rs 20 lakh if they fail to resolve consumer complaints quickly. The rules require complaint centres to operate 24…

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