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Will There Be Delay In Banking And Aadhaar OTP Messages From Dec 1? TRAI Clarifies

TRAI Traceability Rules: With digital transactions heavily dependent on OTPs, TRAI’s reassurance comes as a relief for consumers and enterprises alike. 

Nov 30, 2024, 13:04 PM IST

Will Jio, Vi, Airtel, BSNL Users Not Receive OTPs After November 30 As TRAI Deadline Kicks In From December 1? Regulator Clarifies

As the message traceablility deadline by TRAI kicks in from December 1, will Jio, Vi, Airtel, BSNL stop getting  OTPs from tomorrow? Regulator Clarifies

Nov 29, 2024, 10:12 AM IST

Registered Complaints Against Spam Calls Reduced 20% In October: TRAI

Consequent to this direction, Access providers have taken widespread actions which led to a significant reduction in the complaints registered against the spam calls.

Nov 20, 2024, 18:07 PM IST

TRAI Extends Deadline For Comments On Regulatory Framework For Ground­ Based Broadcasters

The last date for receiving written comments from the stakeholders was fixed as 15th November, 2024 and counter comments, if any, by 29th November, 2024.

Nov 15, 2024, 16:01 PM IST

TRAI Extends Deadline For Consultation On T&C Of Network Authorisations

The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper from stakeholders was fixed as 12.11.2024 and for counter-comments as 19.11.2024.

Nov 12, 2024, 12:20 PM IST

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper On Framework For Service Authorisations

The comments/ counter-comments may be sent by 20 November counter-comments by 27 November respectively.

Oct 31, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper On ‘Regulatory Framework For Ground-Based Broadcasters’

The Guidelines issued by MIB from time to time for Uplinking and Down linking of Satellite Television channels in India, containing the terms and conditions for TV broadcasting services, make it mandatory for the broadcasters to use satellite medium i.e. uplinking and down linking of television channels through satellite, for providing their channels to the Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs).

Oct 18, 2024, 16:48 PM IST

Over 2.75 Lakh URLs Whitelisted By 10,000 Entities After TRAI Guidance

The TRAI directed all Access Service Providers to stop transmitting messages containing URLs, APKs and OTT links, which are not whitelisted by the Senders.

Oct 16, 2024, 20:06 PM IST

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper On Digital Radio Broadcast Policy For Private Broadcasters

The major advantage of Digital Radio broadcasting is capability of broadcasting three to four channels on a single frequency carrier.

Sep 30, 2024, 15:06 PM IST

TRAI's Big Step To Curb Misuse Of URLs In Messages, SMS To Come Into Effect From 1 October

TRAI has mandates whitelisted URLs, APKS, or OTT links for SMS Traffic.

 

Sep 27, 2024, 12:16 PM IST

Spam Menace: 3K Registered Senders Whitelist Over 70K Links As Per Centre’s Directive

In a major step to curb the misuse of URLs (uniform resource locators) in messages, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had issued a directive on August 20, and then extended it till September 30.

Sep 26, 2024, 17:25 PM IST

Over 1 Crore Fraudulent Mobile Connections Disconnected With Help Of Sanchar Saathi: DoT

To curb the menace of spam calls, TRAI has directed telecom operators to disconnect and blacklist entities using bulk connections for spam calls, including robocalls and pre-recorded calls. 

Sep 11, 2024, 11:35 AM IST

Is Your Mobile SIM Card Not Working? This Could Be Possible Reason; Know How To Fix It

To tackle the issue of spam calls, TRAI has instructed telecom operators to disconnect and blacklist entities involved in using bulk connections for spam, including robocalls and pre-recorded messages. 

Sep 11, 2024, 08:03 AM IST

Spam Calls: 50 Entities Blacklisted, 2.75 Lakhs Mobile Numbers Disconnected

TRAI said that it has observed a significant rise in spam calls, with over more than 7.9 lakh complaints reported against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs) in the first half of the year 2024 (January to June).

Sep 04, 2024, 11:56 AM IST

TRAI Blacklisted Over 50 Entities, Disconnecting 2.75 Lakh Telecom Connections

TRAI's stringent actions follow a troubling surge in complaints, with over 7.9 lakh grievances lodged against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs) in the first half of 2024 alone. 

Sep 03, 2024, 19:08 PM IST

TRAI Extends Deadline For Move Aimed At Curbing Misuse Of Messaging Services

The move is aimed at curbing the number of spam and phishing attempts by scammers who try to dupe people using SMS service. 

Aug 30, 2024, 19:32 PM IST

Spam Calls: TRAI Releases Review Consultation Paper To Address Unsolicited Commercial Communications Issue

These regulations aim to protect consumers from unwanted promotional calls and messages, while allowing businesses to send targeted communications to customers who have consented for or set preferences to receive them. 

Aug 28, 2024, 17:07 PM IST

TRAI Convenes Meeting To Protect Consumers From Harms Of Spam And Fraud

In his address, TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti stressed the need for a joint effort to tackle the problem of spam messages and calls.

Aug 28, 2024, 11:28 AM IST

Centre Cautions Citizens Not To Fall Prey To Fraudulent Calls Impersonating TRAI

Moreover, the disconnection of any mobile number due to billing, KYC or misuse if any, is done by the respective telecom service provider (TSP).

Aug 21, 2024, 21:14 PM IST

TRAI Directs Telcos To Disconnect Unregistered Telemarketers' Lines Over Spam calls, Blacklist Them

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed all telcos to comply with its latest directive and submit regular updates on the actions taken on the first and sixteenth of every month. 

Aug 13, 2024, 14:51 PM IST