TL;DR
- New Ncell validity is the one company had in place before
- The company switched back to the previous validity scheme after user complaints
Ncell has switched back to its previous recharge validity scheme which now again gives 30 days for validity on recharge of Rs 50 – 99.99. This previous validity structure has been reimplemented after wide user criticism over the shorter duration provided to the customers. With this, Ncell has updated its official information on its portal directly hinting that it’s already brought into effect.
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The new Ncell validity that’s grabbing the headlines
Let’s start with the main part of this article – the Ncell validity before it was changed back today (January 06, 2025). The private telco provided only 7 days of validity upon recharge of Rs 50 – Rs 99.99. And if you inject Rs 100 – 199.99, you would only get 14 days of active Ncell service. That’s changed to 30 and 60 days, respectively.
The problem with the shorter validity is that it’s a huge inconvenience for users who recharge less and with lower amounts – below Rs 200 let’s say.
That’s because someone who is likely to use big on voice, data, or packs also recharges a higher amount. A recharge of Rs 200 – 299.99 now gives you 140 days of validity which is fairly good. If you are someone who spends even more on telecom services, you may be unburdened by the new validity. Recharging with Rs 1000 and above brings 730 days of validity.
Here’s the new Ncell recharge validity recently implemented and the new one from in effect from January 06, 2025.
| SN | Recharge amount (Rs) | Validity (Days) |
| 1 | 50 – 99.99 | |
| 2 | 100 – 199.99 | |
| 3 | 200 – 299.99 | |
| 4 | 300 – 499.99 | |
| 5 | 500 – 999.99 | |
| 6 | 1000 and above |
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As expected, Ncell changed its new recharge validity decision
It’s great news that Ncell rescinded its new recharge validity ruling and reimplemented the previous one. This has a multipronged utility. First, it addresses users’ roaring demand for the modification of the scheme. Second, it proved that Ncell does listen to its customers. Finally, the decision means that it ends all sorts of criticism hurled at Ncell for the same.
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How do you feel about Ncell’s choosing to reinstate its previous recharge validity model? Are you happy with it now? Do share with others in the comments below.