THIS new service from telecom operators will protect you from spam calls: Here's how

Indian telecom operators have started testing a new service that will help users avoid spam calls. Telecom carriers have commenced trials for caller ID services in specific areas in response to pressure from the government and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. The Department of Telecommunications has requested telecom companies to show the name of the caller to the recipient of the call. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had previously mentioned that after a reasonable deadline from the date of notification, the government should issue the necessary guidelines to ensure that Calling Number Authentication is available on all mobile phones sold in India.