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
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
Spam Calls: Govt Extends Timeline For Submission Of Feedback By 15 Days
Central Consumer Protection Authority had issued guidelines to protect consumers from unfair trade practices and violation of their consumer rights through unsolicited and unwarranted business communication in the form of voice calls, SMS, and instant messaging applications including through social media platforms.
Jul 25, 2024, 16:19 PM IST
Trai overhauls rules on pesky calls, spam messages; spells out obligation of telcos
The regulator also asked telecom operators to ensure that commercial communication takes place only through registered senders.
Jul 19, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
TRAI notifies draft norms to curb pesky calls, texts
The new features of the regulation are adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology (or blockchain) as the RegTech to enforce regulatory compliance while allowing innovation in the market.
May 29, 2018, 17:04 PM IST
Complaints about pesky calls, SMSes drop over 80%
Steps taken by authorities to rein in pesky calls and SMSes seem to be bearing fruit with the average number of complaints received per month regarding such unsolicited communications coming down by over 80 percent in the ongoing financial year.
Dec 14, 2014, 12:47 PM IST
