Spam Calls
TRAI Blacklists 2.1 Million Numbers in Major Crackdown on Spam and Fraud
Summary:The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has blacklisted over 2.1 million (21 lakh) mobile numbers and nearly 1 lakh fraudulent entities in a major crackdown against spam calls and SMS fraud. This large-scale action was driven by citizen reporting through the TRAI DND App—highlighting public participation as key to rooting out telecom misuse. TRAI […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect in IMC 2025
Summary:Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched Vi Protect, an AI-powered safety and cyber defense solution for clients and businesses, designed to stumble on voice spam and protect networks. Introduced on the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Vi Protect enhances call security and network resilience, showcasing Vi’s push towards smarter, safer digital connectivity. Vi Protect: AI-Powered […]
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Airtel AI Powered Spam Detection Tool Upgraded with New Features
After flagging over 27.5 billion spam calls through its AI-driven detection system, Airtel has rolled out two major upgrades aimed at strengthening its spam protection capabilities. Customers will now receive spam alerts for both calls and SMS messages in their preferred Indian languages, with support for 10 regional languages initially and more to be added […]
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Now Report Spam Calls on Sanchar Saathi Mobile App Launched by DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the Sanchar Saathi mobile app, aimed at simplifying the reporting of suspected fraudulent communications. The app enables users to flag such incidents directly from their call logs, enhancing the fight against telecom-related fraud. SANCHAR SAATHI APP is now LIVE! Scan for your digital safety today and access essential […]
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Government Considers Encashing Telcos’ Bank Guarantees to Recover Spam Penalties
The Ministry of Communications has approached the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to clarify whether telecom operators’ bank guarantees (BGs) can be encashed to recover fines imposed for failing to curb spam. This request follows TRAI’s unprecedented recommendation to encash BGs for penalties totaling Rs 141 crore, which remain unrecovered, as per a recent […]
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TRAI Fines Telcos Rs 12 Crore for Inadequate Action Against Spam Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has levied additional fines on telecom operators for failing to curb spam calls on their networks. As part of the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), TRAI has intensified its crackdown on spam and fraudulent communications, holding telcos accountable for their inability to control such activities. […]
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TRAI to Launch Enhanced DND App to Tackle Spam Effectively
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is set to launch an updated, user-friendly version of its ‘Do Not Disturb’ (DND) app in the coming months to help mobile users combat the growing menace of spam. According to Trai chairman A.K. Lahoti, the revamped app will include improved features following discussions with stakeholders about its […]
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Airtel Reports Blocking 8 Billion Spam Calls Using AI Technology
Bharti Airtel, India’s first telecom network to launch an AI-powered spam-fighting solution, has flagged 8 billion spam calls and 0.8 billion spam SMSes within just two and a half months of implementation. The advanced algorithm-based system has identified 1 million spammers daily, alerting 252 million unique users to suspicious activity. This initiative has led to […]
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