TRAI to relieve Jio, Airtel, BSNL users with new DND app to combat spam calls
December 17, 2024 12:48 ISTTRAI is set to upgrade the DND app launched in 2016. The new app will get AI-based features, enabling users to block fake calls and messages.
TRAI is set to upgrade the DND app launched in 2016. The new app will get AI-based features, enabling users to block fake calls and messages.
TRAI has implemented the message traceability rule for over 1.2 billion mobile users starting today, December 11, 2024. The new rules will stop unverified message delivery to telecom users in the country.
Scammers usually sit in foreign countries to commit digital crime and avoid prosecution by Indian authorities. The government has warned users to be cautious while attending such calls.
TRAI has once again extended the deadline for implementing message traceability rules. The telecom regulator has granted telecom operators, specifically access service providers, a few more days to complete compliance.
TRAI's new OTP Traceability Rule has come into effect from today. TRAI has implemented the new rule, aiming to curb the ever-increasing fake and spam messages. With TRAI's new rule, OTP-based messages can be easily tracked.
TRAI has clarified the delay in receiving OTP messages. The telecom regulator stated that Jio, Airtel, BSNL, and Vodafone Idea users should remain worry-free. They will not face any issues starting December 1.
TRAI has instructed telecom companies to implement traceability for tracking OTP-based messages, which can be enforced starting December 1.
Currently, operators offer 3G, 4G, and 5G services, but subscribers have no way of knowing which type of service is available in their area. Coverage maps will enable them to make informed decisions about their service options.
A new scam using TRAI's name will make a call, which will further request the call receiver to press a number or click on a given link, which will trigger the "Digital Arrest Scam".
Several companies are eager to roll out their satellite internet services in India. However, they are currently awaiting TRAI's recommendations on spectrum allocation, which is set to be finalised by December.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has also stopped approximately 7 crore fake calls in just the past five days to prevent the increasing menace of fraud calls.
Cyber scams are on the rise in India, with scammers constantly finding new ways to deceive users. Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a warning about a new scam that particularly targets mobile users in the country.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) extends the OTP traceability deadline to December 1, 2024, to prevent service disruptions in business messaging. Telecom operators urged an extension to ensure compliance and minimise disruptions in OTP and business message services.
From November 1, telecom companies will implement message traceability as part of new regulations to combat spam and fraud. This measure will monitor and track the origin of transactional and promotional messages, blocking those that fail to meet traceability standards.
After the announcement of increased GST on cable TV, watching television is set to become more expensive for people. However, many cable TV operators are opposing this move. Recently, telecom companies had also increased mobile recharge rates.
TRAI has advised individuals to be cautious and verify the authenticity of TSPs or IPs on the DoT website. Additionally, the regulator has exposed the scam's modus operandi. Individuals should be wary of anyone requesting payment in exchange for tower installation.
According to the latest TRAI data, internet subscribers in India increased in the April-June quarter. This quarter witnessed a rise in broadband users, while the number of narrowband users declined.
Many telecom subscribers in India are receiving fraudulent calls from scammers asking re-verification of their numbers. TRAI has urged individuals to report these numbers on the Chakshu portal.
New telecom rules are aimed at improving telecom service quality. TRAI has also tried to combat spam messages via whitelisting of URLs. Here's all you need to know about new rules.
By blocking unregistered senders and sharing data across access providers, the regulator is strengthening its stance against telemarketers who exploit the system. Whether this will be the definitive solution to the problem remains to be seen, but it offers hope for a spam-free future.
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