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CNAP Vs Truecaller In India: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has begun rolling out Calling Name Presentation, or CNAP, a feature that shows the real name of the caller on your phone screen before you answer the call. The name displayed is the one linked to the caller’s Aadhaar card, not a name…
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has blacklisted more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and nearly one lakh entities involved in spam and fraudulent communication over the past year, marking one of the largest crackdowns on telecom misuse in recent years. The Ministry of Communications said the scale of action highlights how user reporting…
New Delhi: After the government directed telecom operators to curb the spread of spam calls and messages, Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has flagged 8 billion spam calls and 800 million spam SMSes within two and a half months of launching its AI-powered, spam-fighting solution. The AI-powered network has successfully identified close to 1…
New Delhi: Spam calls and fake SMS became a daily nuisance for millions of mobile users across the country. To tackle this issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is stepping up with stricter regulations. This includes mandatory traceability for promotional messages starting December 1. Adding to the relief, Jio users already have access…
Detect And Block International Calls: The government on Tuesday introduced a new spam-tracking system designed to detect and block international calls disguised as Indian numbers. Within the first 24 hours of operation, telecom service providers (TSPs) identified and blocked approximately 1.35 crore, or 90%, of such spoofed calls from reaching Indian users. Union Minister of…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has intensified its crackdown on spammers, leading to the blacklisting of over 50 entities and the disconnection of more than 2.75 lakh SIP DID/Mobile Numbers/Telecom resources over the past two weeks. These actions come under the purview of the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018…
New Delhi: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday issued a consultation paper seeking public comments on “Review of the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018” to address the issue of Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC). These regulations aim to protect consumers from unwanted promotional calls and messages, while allowing businesses to send targeted…
New Delhi: Sector regulator TRAI on Tuesday directed telcos to disconnect all telecom resources of unregistered telemarketers found making spam calls, and to blacklist them for up to two years. Further, TRAI has asked telcos to comply immediately with its latest directive and submit regular updates on action taken in this regard on a fortnightly…
New Delhi: Spam calls can be incredibly irritating as it disrupts our day and often leads to frustration. These unwanted calls can come at any time, making it difficult to focus on important tasks. Recognizing this issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to review and strengthen regulations to curb these pesky…