TRAI takes strong action to combat spam calls in India, over 13,000 entities register for message traceability measure
4 months, 1 week ago

TRAI takes strong action to combat spam calls in India, over 13,000 entities register for message traceability measure

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has taken several decisive steps to tackle the ongoing issue of spam calls and SMS, reporting significant progress in reducing complaints and enhancing message traceability. In a move to clamp down on unauthorised promotional calls, TRAI issued directives on 13th August 2024 mandating stringent actions against violators. To improve the traceability of promotional messages, TRAI implemented a new directive on 20th August 2024, requiring that all message trails from senders to recipients be trackable by 1st November 2024. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 3.6 Crore Indians visited in a single day choosing us as India's undisputed platform for General Election Results.

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Pesky calls: Watchdog holds off on new rules to avoid over-regulation
3 weeks ago

Pesky calls: Watchdog holds off on new rules to avoid over-regulation

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Guidelines to make unsolicited calls and spam SMSes illegal have been kept in abeyance for now by the country’s top consumer watchdog. According to the first person, the department of consumer affairs, the parent organization of Central Consumer Protection Authority, believes that telecom regulator Trai has taken corrective measures to curb unwanted calls, and the CCPA has observed …

Spam calls remain a major threat
1 month, 1 week ago

Spam calls remain a major threat

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Department of Telecommunications’ Special Director General Prashanth R Patil said that around 60% of Indians receive at least three spam calls a day, compared to the daily global average of 105 spam calls. Explaining the issue of illegally procured SIM cards used by criminals across the country, he said that the department analysed 134 crore mobile connections and detected …

TRAI’s new spam rules spark telecom industry backlash: Companies demand fair penalties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TRAI’s new spam rules spark telecom industry backlash: Companies demand fair penalties

India TV News  

TRAI’s new spam rules spark telecom industry backlash: Companies demand fair penalties TRAI’s new rules to curb spam messages and calls include a penalty provision for violations. Telecom companies protest TRAI’s new penalty rules As smartphone and internet penetration grows, spam calls and messages have surged. Telecom operators demand action against spammers, not companies COAI believes that punishment should be …

Private telecom service providers, TRAI at odds over new spam call/messages rules
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Private telecom service providers, TRAI at odds over new spam call/messages rules

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The private telecom service providers are at odds with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India over its new spam rules, citing that the regulations were issued without addressing all relevant issues. The TRAI last week introduced new rules under the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, aimed at curbing Unsolicited Commercial Communication, also known as spam calls …

TRAI’s pesky call norms: COAI rues higher fines for telcos, flags lack of rules for OTT comms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TRAI’s pesky call norms: COAI rues higher fines for telcos, flags lack of rules for OTT comms

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Feb 17 COAI on Monday expressed concerns that the sector regulator's new norms to tackle spam calls and messages have prescribed substantially increased penalties for telcos, and rued the absence of any regulation for OTT Communication Services that, the industry body pointed out, has seen an influx of spam. Cellular Operators' Association of India contended that while telecom …

TRAI mandates service providers to flag spammers in real time
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TRAI mandates service providers to flag spammers in real time

Hindustan Times  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has notified amendments to spam-related regulations mandating service providers to analyse call and SMS patterns to flag spammers in real time and providing for penalties in case of violations. The amendments notified on Wednesday cover measures including the use of artificial intelligence to check spam but it s not mandatory. The amendments to the …

Good news for mobile users: TRAI tightens rules to curb spam calls, prescribes fines of up to Rs 10 lakh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Good news for mobile users: TRAI tightens rules to curb spam calls, prescribes fines of up to Rs 10 lakh

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has further tightened rules to curb unsolicited calls and messages. Fine of up to Rs 10 lakh Telecom regulator TRAI has intensified its crackdown on pesky calls and messages. "A financial disincentive of Rs 2 lakh for the first instance of violation, Rs 5 lakh for the second instance of violation and Rs 10 …

TRAI tightens rules against spam calls and text messages
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TRAI tightens rules against spam calls and text messages

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday notified tighter rules for spam calls and SMS messages over telecom networks. Under the fresh amendment to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, telcos are required to accept complaints against spam after up to a week of receiving such calls, act on unregistered telemarketers faster, and impose lower tolerance thresholds …

How is TRAI and the govt. combating spam? | Explained
2 months, 1 week ago

How is TRAI and the govt. combating spam? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will be using distributed ledger technology to register spam preferences from customers, TRAI chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said. Under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation, 2018, telemarketers who called or sent messages to DND-registered customers would receive warnings, and if enough warnings accumulated, they would be blacklisted from sending …

TRAI calling: Scammers are now using new method to target mobile users
2 months, 2 weeks ago

TRAI calling: Scammers are now using new method to target mobile users

India TV News  

As the government increases its efforts to raise awareness about digital arrests and online financial fraud, scammers have begun to adapt their tactics. These fraudsters typically call unsuspecting targets, mimicking the tone of government alert messages aimed at informing the public about digital arrest scams. According to a report from India Today, the callers claim to be from the Telecom …

TRAI working on new measures to combat spam calls and SMS, relief for consumers ahead
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TRAI working on new measures to combat spam calls and SMS, relief for consumers ahead

India TV News  

The Chairman of TRAI, Anil Kumar Lahoti, announced that the organization is preparing to launch a pilot project this month that aims to incorporate paper-based permissions and previously granted consents from customers for commercial communications into its digital distributed ledger technology platform. He emphasized that one of TRAI's key objectives is to focus on acquiring digital consent, noting that while …

TRAI crackdown on spam: New rules, DLT pilot, and consumer protection focus in coming weeks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TRAI crackdown on spam: New rules, DLT pilot, and consumer protection focus in coming weeks

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 5 TRAI will start, this month, a pilot to onboard paper-based and past permissions given by customers for receiving commercial communications onto its digital distributed ledger technology platform, a process that in the long-run would include scrubbing and verifying their current validity and offering opt-outs to those keen on it, Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said, adding that …

TRAI alerts: New mobile recharge scam targeting Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL users
3 months ago

TRAI alerts: New mobile recharge scam targeting Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL users

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued a cautionary notice to millions of mobile users across the country, advising them to be wary of scams promising free recharge offers. Authentic mobile recharge deals are exclusively provided by telecom companies, and users are encouraged to reach out directly to the official websites of their service providers or their customer care …

TRAI's message whitelisting rules block over 1 lakh templates, mobile users get new warning
3 months ago

TRAI's message whitelisting rules block over 1 lakh templates, mobile users get new warning

India TV News  

The Department of Telecommunications has taken significant action by blacklisting over 100,000 fraudulent SMS templates. This decisive move comes in the wake of new regulations regarding fake messages and unsolicited communications introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India in October. In addition, the DoT has urged mobile users to report any suspicious SMS to the Sanchar Saathi portal. Caution …

TRAI introduces SMS and Call-Only plans to benefit 150 million users
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3 months ago

TRAI introduces SMS and Call-Only plans to benefit 150 million users

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, commonly known as TRAI has introduced new regulations under the Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations, 2024. The new rule aims at making telecom services more consumer-friendly, the rules include key changes like call-and-SMS-only plans and longer validity for special vouchers. Call and SMS-only plans to benefit millions One of the most significant changes is the …

Jio, BSNL, Airtel, Vi Users rejoice as TRAI action brings relief from spam calls
3 months, 1 week ago

Jio, BSNL, Airtel, Vi Users rejoice as TRAI action brings relief from spam calls

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has taken decisive action against major telecom firms, including Airtel, Jio, BSNL, and Vodafone Idea, imposing substantial fines amounting to crores of rupees. Last week, TRAI reprimanded these companies for breaching the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation and for their inability to curb spam calls. Accountability on OTT Platforms In addition, the DoT …

Good lord! Is that another spam call? Here’s why scammers keep getting through to you
3 months, 1 week ago

Good lord! Is that another spam call? Here’s why scammers keep getting through to you

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India expected to update update regulations controlling spam calls within the next few weeks amid an increasing barrage of scams and misleading interactions. Recent estimates suggest that Indian SIM card holders receive several billion spam calls every months — spread across hundreds of locations. As a result, they are not bound by Indian KYC norms …

TRAI Reveals Reason Method Commercial SMS Framework Change Spam Free Ecosystem OTP URL Whitelisting
3 months, 1 week ago

TRAI Reveals Reason Method Commercial SMS Framework Change Spam Free Ecosystem OTP URL Whitelisting

ABP News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently changed the rules of messaging in the hopes of reducing spam menaces for mobile users in the country. Under this framework, all principal entities, including businesses, banks, and government agencies, along with their telemarketers, were required to declare and register their message transmission routes using blockchain-based Distributed Ledger Technology. According to TRAI, this …

TRAI to relieve Jio, Airtel, BSNL users with new DND app to combat spam calls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

TRAI to relieve Jio, Airtel, BSNL users with new DND app to combat spam calls

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has decided to provide relief to 1.2 billion mobile users in the country by addressing the issue of fake calls. A new Do-Not-Disturb app is set to be introduced, which will empower users to block unwanted commercial calls and messages on their phones. The telecom regulator has asked all stakeholders to assess the technical …

TRAI's new OTP message traceability rule takes effect today, here's what this means for consumers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

TRAI's new OTP message traceability rule takes effect today, here's what this means for consumers

India TV News  

TRAI's new rule for OTP message traceability has officially kicked in today, and it's set to provide significant benefits for the country's 1.2 billion mobile users. So, what exactly is this OTP message traceability rule? As of late November, around 27,000 companies had registered with telecom operators under the new rule. With the new rules, users should have no issues …

Mint Explainer: Why Trai's anti-spam measures have raised misplaced concerns over delayed OTPs
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: Why Trai's anti-spam measures have raised misplaced concerns over delayed OTPs

Live Mint  

India’s telecom regulator has tightened regulations to counter spam and unsolicited messages. Apart from telcos, Trai is working with central and state governments departments, and entities regulated by the Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to raise awareness. India has over 1 …

TRAI’s new OTP Traceability Rule begins from today for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL users
4 months ago

TRAI’s new OTP Traceability Rule begins from today for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL users

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has finally implemented the new rules, aiming at combating fake SMS, spam calls and rising cyber fraud incidents in India. From 1 December 2024, TRAI’s new traceability rule has come into effect across the country, with major telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL being instructed to implement the same. Fake …

What TRAI's new traceability guidelines mean for OTPs: Starting December 1
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4 months ago

What TRAI's new traceability guidelines mean for OTPs: Starting December 1

India Today  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will enforce its new traceability guidelines starting December 1, 2024. The traceability guidelines mandate telecom operators and messaging service providers to verify the origin and authenticity of each message. With the new rules, service providers must ensure OTP messages comply with the registered templates and headers. A STEP TOWARDS SECURE MESSAGING While initial hiccups …

TRAI debunks fake news about delay in OTP from Aadhaar, net banking and other services
Trending News
4 months ago

TRAI debunks fake news about delay in OTP from Aadhaar, net banking and other services

India Today  

Just a day ago, multiple news outlets and social media posts claimed that starting December 1, 2024, users would face delays in receiving one-time passwords for Aadhaar, net banking, and other services. Reassuring the public, TRAI stated in its post that its new message traceability guidelines would not cause any delays in OTP delivery. In its clarification, TRAI directly addressed …

No delays in banking, Aadhaar OTP messages due to new traceability rules: TRAI
4 months ago

No delays in banking, Aadhaar OTP messages due to new traceability rules: TRAI

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has assured consumers that there will be no disruptions in the delivery of essential net banking and Aadhaar OTP messages starting December 1, as the new traceability rules are implemented. To combat the growing issue of cybercrime, TRAI had introduced a rule on October 1 requiring telecom service providers to establish a …

TRAI ensures no delays in OTP deliveries from December 1 amid new traceability rules
4 months ago

TRAI ensures no delays in OTP deliveries from December 1 amid new traceability rules

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued an update to reassure the public that there will be no delays in the delivery of essential Net Banking and Aadhaar OTP messages starting 1 December. Responding to misinformation circulating on social media, TRAI has firmly stated that the timely delivery of such messages will remain unaffected, thanks to new regulations aimed …

OTP Messages May Get Heavily Delayed Starting December 1: Here's Why TRAI Thinks It's Important
4 months ago

OTP Messages May Get Heavily Delayed Starting December 1: Here's Why TRAI Thinks It's Important

ABP News  

Starting December 1, significant regulatory changes by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India are expected to impact how major telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL manage commercial messages and one-time passwords. Initially announced in August, the traceability guidelines require telecom providers to monitor the origins of all commercial messages, including OTPs. As these rules come into effect, users …

No more marketing calls! Government brings new rules in a big relief to telecom subscribers
6 months, 1 week ago

No more marketing calls! Government brings new rules in a big relief to telecom subscribers

India TV News  

The surge in spam calls has posed a significant challenge for telecom users in India. In the past, subscribers of major telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, and Vi had to request to opt out of these marketing calls. Subscribers will now be automatically opted out, and those interested in receiving marketing calls will need to request to opt in …

Over 1 crore fraudulent mobile connections disconnected with help of Sanchar Saathi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 1 crore fraudulent mobile connections disconnected with help of Sanchar Saathi

Deccan Chronicle  

More than one crore fraudulent mobile connections disconnected with the help of Sanchar Saathi, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement on Tuesday.To curb the menace of spam calls, TRAI has directed telecom operators to disconnect and blacklist entities using bulk connections for spam calls, including robocalls and pre-recorded calls. In addition, around 3.5 lakh unused or unverified SMS …

TRAI delays crackdown on messaging service misuse
7 months ago

TRAI delays crackdown on messaging service misuse

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has granted access service providers a one-month extension to comply with its directive regarding the whitelisting of URLs, APKs, and OTT links. TRAI had initially instructed major telecom operators to regulate messages containing URLs, OTT links, APK files, and phone numbers unless they are whitelisted by September 1. On August 20, the government mandated …

TRAI's new anti-spam measures could delay OTP delivery starting September 1
7 months ago

TRAI's new anti-spam measures could delay OTP delivery starting September 1

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced new rules to combat the spread of spam and phishing attacks through SMS. The new system will also scan messages for suspicious links, potentially causing delays in OTP delivery to users. TRAI's new regulations will also affect the delivery of transactional alerts, potentially disrupting users' access to the latest updates from their …

TRAI's New Anti-Spam Move To Cause SMS Outage For Mobile Users In September: Report
7 months, 1 week ago

TRAI's New Anti-Spam Move To Cause SMS Outage For Mobile Users In September: Report

ABP News  

Starting September 1, 2024, mobile users in India might experience interruptions in receiving service-related and transactional messages from their banks, financial institutions, and e-commerce companies. TRAI's Directive To Telecom Operators TRAI has issued a directive to telecom operators instructing them to cease the transmission of messages containing URLs or callback numbers that haven't been whitelisted or registered with them. The …

TRAI warns of SIM closure fraud targeting users in India
7 months, 1 week ago

TRAI warns of SIM closure fraud targeting users in India

India TV News  

A new fraud scheme involving the closure of SIM cards has recently been uncovered. TRAI has clarified that this is a fraudulent message, as they have not communicated with users about closing their mobile connections via calls or messages. The fraudulent messages sent in TRAI's name claim that there are payment errors and attempt to extract personal information, including Aadhaar …

Indian Govt Warns People About TRAI Fraud Caller Scam: Here's What It Says
7 months, 1 week ago

Indian Govt Warns People About TRAI Fraud Caller Scam: Here's What It Says

News 18  

The Indian government has cautioned citizens not to fall prey to fraudulent calls impersonating officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. “It has been brought to the notice of TRAI that a lot of pre-recorded calls are being made to citizens claiming to be from the TRAI,” the regulatory body said. Therefore, any form of communication claiming to be …

TRAI directs telcos to disconnect unregistered telemarketers' lines over spam calls, blacklist them
7 months, 2 weeks ago

TRAI directs telcos to disconnect unregistered telemarketers' lines over spam calls, blacklist them

The Hindu  

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. Towards this, TRAI has mandated all access service providers to stop voice promotional calls whether pre-recorded or computer generated or otherwise from all unregistered senders or telemarketers using bulk connections or other …

These SIM cards will be blacklisted from September 1: TRAI’s new rule
7 months, 3 weeks ago

These SIM cards will be blacklisted from September 1: TRAI’s new rule

India TV News  

Starting from September 1, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will implement a new rule which will aim at curbing fake and spam calls across the country. New SIM card regulations to tackle fake calls Under the new regulations, telecom companies will be held accountable for fake calls which will be made through their networks. TRAI further emphasized that the …

TRAI orders telcos to make spam reporting convenient
9 months, 1 week ago

TRAI orders telcos to make spam reporting convenient

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday ordered telecom providers to make it easier to report pesky calls and SMS messages — that is, all ‘unsolicited commercial communications’ — under the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018. TRAI is essentially ordering telcos to allow complaints against such calls and texts to be “automatically populated” on the firms’ apps. …

Regulated entities will now make transactional, service voice calls from THIS mobile phone series
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Regulated entities will now make transactional, service voice calls from THIS mobile phone series

India TV News  

Regulated entities will now make transactional, service voice calls from THIS mobile phone series The new mobile phone series is allocated to all entities regulated by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA. The government has assigned 160 mobile phone series for making transactional and service voice calls for all entities regulated by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA in the first phase. …

Action against SMS scammers: Government blacklists eight principal entities involved in spewing fraud messages
10 months ago

Action against SMS scammers: Government blacklists eight principal entities involved in spewing fraud messages

India TV News  

The government has taken a big step against SMS scammers by blacklisting eight ‘principal entities’ responsible for sending over 10,000 fake messages in the last three months, according to an official release. According to the release, the Department of Telecom, working with the Ministry of Home Affairs, under the Sanchar Saathi initiative had taken decisive actions to fight SMS fraud …

DoT takes action on 10K fraudulent messages sent by using 8 SMS
10 months ago

DoT takes action on 10K fraudulent messages sent by using 8 SMS

India TV News  

The Department of Telecommunications, which comes under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, has said that it took action on more than 10,000 fraudulent messages that were sent by using eight SMS headers in the last three months. SMS header- which is also known as sender ID, and which could be of three types: Alpha Numeric Shortcode Indian Cyber …

Receiving international spoofed calls with Indian numbers? Here’s what Govt suggests you to do
10 months ago

Receiving international spoofed calls with Indian numbers? Here’s what Govt suggests you to do

Live Mint  

Nowadays, fraudsters are using international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to target Indian citizens for committing cybercrime and financial fraud. Following this, the Department of Telecommunications and Telecom Service Providers have devised a system to identify and block such incoming international spoofed calls from reaching any Indian telecom subscriber, the Ministry of Communications said in an official statement. The …

Modi govt forms committee to draft guidelines to address issue of unsolicited calls, spam messages
1 year, 1 month ago

Modi govt forms committee to draft guidelines to address issue of unsolicited calls, spam messages

India TV News  

The government has announced the formation of a committee to draft guidelines aimed at tackling the problem of pesky, promotional, or unsolicited calls received by consumers, which infringe upon their privacy rights. "To address the issue of pesky/promotional or unsolicited commercial calls received by the consumers, the Department of Consumer Affairs has constituted a Committee," an official statement said. Efforts …

Spam and fraud call problems? TRAI provides updates for customer relief | Check details
1 year, 4 months ago

Spam and fraud call problems? TRAI provides updates for customer relief | Check details

India TV News  

TRAI's Do Not Disturb App: For years, spam calls have been a headache for Indian users, but relief might be on the horizon next year. The goal is to have the revamped DND app compatible with all Android devices by March 2024 which will ensure a more user-friendly and efficient tool for reporting spam calls. DND App and iPhone Users …

TRAI asks Jio and Airtel to take consent before sending promotional calls and messages or pay fine
1 year, 4 months ago

TRAI asks Jio and Airtel to take consent before sending promotional calls and messages or pay fine

India Today  

India is witnessing an alarming surge in scam calls and messages. Under these new guidelines, cellular networks in India will now be required to obtain explicit consent from users before sending them promotional or spam messages, effectively putting an end to unsolicited promotional communications. New Guidelines for telecom operators The latest mandate is in an effort to curb the growing …

Telecom Bill should be finalised by July: Vaishnaw
1 year, 10 months ago

Telecom Bill should be finalised by July: Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

The Indian Telecommunication Bill, a draft version of which was released late last year for public comment, should ideally take its final form by July, Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters on Tuesday. Fraudulent connections Mr. Vaishnaw was announcing the release of the Sanchar Saathi portal, a website that brings together initiatives the government …

TRAI releases draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

TRAI releases draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023

Live Mint  

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023, inviting comments of stakeholders. The TRAI notified regulation on quality of service of dial-up and leased line internet access service, 2001 on 10th December 2001. The draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2022 regulation is available on TRAI website www.trai.gov.in and shall …

Trai to nudge telcos on spam
2 years ago

Trai to nudge telcos on spam

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is all set to nudge all telecom companies to stop unsolicited calls. The watchdog is expected to meet service providers on March 27 and will push them to implement artificial intelligence and machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques and block-chain technology to reduce unsolicited calls. Vaghela would hold a meeting with all …

TRAI tells telcos to crack down on SMS spammers
2 years, 1 month ago

TRAI tells telcos to crack down on SMS spammers

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday asked telecom operators to crack down on spammers that were slipping past protections introduced in recent years. In a press release, the authority said it had issued two orders under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. TRAI ordered telcos to disallow …

Receiving Pesky Calls? Survey Shows Most Are About Financial Services & Why DND is Ineffective
2 years, 1 month ago

Receiving Pesky Calls? Survey Shows Most Are About Financial Services & Why DND is Ineffective

News 18  

Pesky phone calls and SMSes, rampant call drops, 5G service are some of the issues that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will take up during its meeting with mobile phone operators on February 17. In this context, LocalCircles had conducted a survey, which showed 45% of respondents received 3-5 annoying phone calls every day while 16% get such calls …

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