OTP Messages May Get Heavily Delayed Starting December 1: Here's Why TRAI Thinks It's Important
3 weeks, 6 days 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 may experience delays in receiving OTPs, particularly during banking transactions, online bookings, or other activities requiring secure verification. 5G Rollout Boost With New Regulations In 2025 Looking ahead to January 1, 2025, a separate set of regulations will further shape the telecom landscape.

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TRAI Reveals Reason Method Commercial SMS Framework Change Spam Free Ecosystem OTP URL Whitelisting
3 days, 14 hours 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's new OTP message traceability rule takes effect today, here's what this means for consumers
1 week, 6 days 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 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 …

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams

India TV News  

Cybercrime is quickly increasing in India, with reports surfacing daily about victims losing large sums of money to scammers. These scammers often use tactics like threatening a "digital arrest" to instill fear and pressure individuals into transferring money. DoT and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India do not make these types of calls and have encouraged citizens to report suspicious …

TRAI’s new OTP Traceability Rule begins from today for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL users
3 weeks, 2 days 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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3 weeks, 4 days 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
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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Will there be delay in OTP delivery from December 1?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Will there be delay in OTP delivery from December 1?

Firstpost  

Several reports say you may get delayed one-time passwords or none at all from December 1 as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India traceability guidelines come into force. The regulatory body directed telecom service providers to enhance message traceability by tracking the origin of commercial messages and OTPs. Representational Image/Pixabay The telecom companies warned that messages containing OTPs and other critical …

TRAI ensures no delays in OTP deliveries from December 1 amid new traceability rules
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

TRAI clarifies OTP delays: No need to worry for Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Vi Users
3 weeks, 5 days ago

TRAI clarifies OTP delays: No need to worry for Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Vi Users

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has reassured users not to worry about any delays in Net Banking and Aadhaar OTP messages starting December 1. They introduced new regulations on October 1 to tackle this problem, giving telecom companies until November 30 to ensure that messages can be traced back to their sources. While telecom companies raised concerns about technical …

TRAI takes strong action to combat spam calls in India, over 13,000 entities register for message traceability measure
1 month 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 delays crackdown on messaging service misuse
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 warns of SIM closure fraud targeting users in India
4 months 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 …

TRAI orders telcos to make spam reporting convenient
5 months, 4 weeks 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. …

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday put out a consultation paper asking if it would be possible for messaging apps such as WhatsApp to be brought under a licensing framework, and whether such apps can be banned “selectively” in places where an Internet shutdown would otherwise have been imposed. TRAI had recommended in September 2020 that there was …

TRAI tells telcos to crack down on SMS spammers
1 year, 10 months 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 …

TRAI directs telecom operators, telemarketers to apply new SMS rules by April 1
3 years, 8 months ago

TRAI directs telecom operators, telemarketers to apply new SMS rules by April 1

India Today  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has directed telecom operators to re-activate SMS checking filters beginning April 1 and block traffic that does not comply with the regulatory standards. Accordingly, it has been decided that from April 1, 2021, any message failing in the scrubbing due to non-compliance of regulatory requirements will be rejected.” TRAI reportedly held a meeting with …

TRAI delays new SMS rules by 7 days as customers face OTP problems
3 years, 9 months ago

TRAI delays new SMS rules by 7 days as customers face OTP problems

India Today  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has temporarily delayed the new SMS rules by seven days after many customers faced problems with OTP transactions earlier this week. The new SMS rules were introduced in 2018 and were implemented by telecom operators from March 8, 2021. The Delhi High Court, in February had reportedly directed TRAI to enforce Telecom Commercial Communication …

TRAI Suspends New Anti-spam Regulations as Customers Face OTP Issues
3 years, 9 months ago

TRAI Suspends New Anti-spam Regulations as Customers Face OTP Issues

News 18  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday announced it has temporarily suspended the implementation of the new anti-spam regulations for commercial texts which caused widespread SMS service disruptions on March 8. The Telecom Communications Customer Preference Regulations were implemented by telecom companies to minimize SMS spam which resulted in delays in the transmission of OTP messages, which impacted banking …

TRAI fines Airtel, BSNL, Jio, Vi among others for not blocking fake messages by cybercriminals
4 years ago

TRAI fines Airtel, BSNL, Jio, Vi among others for not blocking fake messages by cybercriminals

India Today  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 35 crore on eight telecom companies including Airtel, BSNL, Jio and Vi for allowing cybercriminals to send fake SMSes to digital payment users. "As per regulation 27 of Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, the Authority may impose financial disincentives on any access provider if it fails …

Why TRAI’s Recommendation on OTT Regulation is an Important Development to Uphold Privacy in India
4 years, 2 months ago

Why TRAI’s Recommendation on OTT Regulation is an Important Development to Uphold Privacy in India

News 18  

In September this year the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released its recommendations on the regulation of Over-The-Top communication services. Most importantly, it opined that mandating lawful interception by compromising encryption will render the users’ personal data vulnerable to attacks by unlawful actors, and therefore the privacy and security architecture of the OTT services must not be tinkered with. While …

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