TRAI disconnects 2.75 lakh mobile numbers, blacklists 50 entities for spamming users

Sep 04, 2024, at 06:56 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a major crackdown on spam calls made by unregistered telemarketers, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) — the regulator of the telecommunications sector in the country — has blacklisted 50 companies and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh telecom resources  under Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018.

Relief from spam calls expected; TRAI gives recommendations

Feb 25, 2024, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi: TRAI has suggested that the name of a caller should be made visible on the phone screen as a measure to deter spam calls.

TRAI issues advisory against fraudulent calls threatening disconnection of mobile services

Nov 16, 2023, at 06:30 am

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday issued an advisory, alerting citizens to ignore the calls from companies/agencies/individuals posing as TRAI officials.

UIDAI warns people not to share Aadhaar number after TRAI's chief's dare

Aug 01, 2018, at 12:21 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Days after the TRAI chief shared his Aadhaar number on Twitter, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has warned people not to share the 12-digit number on internet, media reports said.

TRAI recommends permitting mobile services during air travel

Jan 20, 2018, at 12:48 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): Indian telecom regulator  Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday recommended internet access and mobile phone calls should be allowed on board aircraft in domestic airspace.