Korea's Rate Plan Notice Law Takes Effect, Rules Still Undecided
The amendment requiring carriers to notify subscribers of suitable rate plans took effect October 1, 2026, but the enforcement decree is still under review.
An amendment to the Telecommunications Business Act that requires mobile carriers to periodically notify subscribers of suitable rate plans took effect on October 1, 2026, according to digitaltoday.co.kr. The enforcement decree and notice drafts that set the specific criteria and notification cycle remain undecided.
The Ministry of Science and ICT is pushing for a six-month notification cycle. Telecom carriers have asked the government to extend that cycle to twelve months.
Because the subordinate legislation is still undergoing regulatory review, the first subscriber notifications are expected no earlier than next month.
On October 16, 2026, officials from the Ministry of Science and ICT and industry sources said the enforcement decree and notice drafting were still in the regulatory review process.
Carriers argue that analyzing usage data and sending notifications every six months incurs significant cost and administrative burden. The Korea Telecommunications Operators Association runs the "Smart Choice" service, and carriers' apps also let users check suitable rate plans, which the industry says overlaps with the new system.
Quick answers
When did the rate plan notification law take effect?
The amendment to the Telecommunications Business Act took effect on October 1, 2026, though the enforcement decree and notice are still under regulatory review.
How often will subscribers be notified?
The notification cycle has not been finalized; the Ministry of Science and ICT is pushing for six months, while carriers want twelve months.
When will the first notifications be sent?
The first subscriber notifications are expected no earlier than next month.