CNAP

CNAP Caller ID to be Implemented by Telcos by March 2026

Summary:India’s major telecom operators — Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — have been directed to fully implement the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) system by March 2026. The initiative, aimed at curbing spam and fraudulent calls, will allow users to see the caller’s name along with the number during incoming calls. The rollout timeline has […]

Regulatory

TRAI and DoT Agree to Make CNAP Default for All Users

Summary:The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) are nearing a final agreement on rolling out the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service– a system that will display the caller’s name along with their phone number on the mobile screen. The move aims to improve caller transparency, reduce spam and fraud […]

Regulatory

4G, 5G User to Get CNAP Service

In a move to tackle the growing threat of cyber fraud, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed telecom operators to accelerate trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) service. This feature, which displays the caller’s name on the recipient’s phone even if the number isn’t saved, is set to be launched nationwide in phases. […]

DoT Introduces 10-Digit Numbering Series for Government and Financial Calls

Regulatory

DoT Directs Telcos to Commence Trials for CNAP

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive to telecom companies to commence trials for Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) services, granting more power to telecom consumers. Accordingtelecom operators received a letter from the DoT instructing them to initiate trials for CNAP. This service will enable telecom consumers to identify the caller, facilitating informed decisions […]

Telecom Industry

Govt Not Interested to Show Caller ID Anymore to Users

The Telecom Bill 2023, recently approved, has undergone a significant change, removing the mandatory requirement for telcos to display caller ID information to call receivers. In the initial draft, the government proposed the inclusion of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) as a compulsory feature for telecom providers. This system would have presented registered user names from […]