Telecom regulator plans to implement caller id feature to curb spam calls issues

[Abhi.]

Oh man! Why can't this government do a single good thing. They take a problem and create even worst solution

 

[Yatch]

One great benefit of Truecaller was that spammers were flagged by the users and would appear as spam when they called. I don't know if that would be the case here

 

[mikrotik]

Truecaller announces government directory support system to protect Indian users from scams

The initiative is aimed at supporting seamless interaction between citizens and the government by giving easy access to thousands of verified contacts of government officials.

www.moneycontrol.com

 

[netomato]

Really Great Move, I Hope everyone from Google to Apple implements this on their default dialer.

 

[minuteman]

Should a caller’s name be displayed on your phone? Why telcos say no

TRAI has sought comments on a proposed feature that would allow users to know the identity of the person calling. Why have telcos like Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea raised concerns? We explain.

indianexpress.com

 

[Sushubh]

Telecom operators talking about user privacy

 

[minuteman]

Now IAMAI opposes TRAI's proposed 'Truecaller rival' - Times of India

IAMAI has argued that TRAI’s proposal to make it mandatory for telecom companies to enable Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) poses a material risk to t

m.timesofindia.com

 

[Sushubh]

Delhi Police to partner with Truecaller to help protect people from impersonators, cyber frauds - The Tribune

New Delhi, February 12 The Delhi Police is all set to sign an MoU with caller ID verification platform Truecaller to help the public identify verified numbers and protect themselves from cyber frauds and scams relating to impersonation in the...

www.tribuneindia.com

 

[Sushubh]

TRAI-caller? We tell TRAI why a central registry is a bad idea.

We submit our comments on TRAI's consultation paper on the ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) in Telecommunication Networks’. We emphasise on the need to obtain informed consent from subscribers and the need to use this service responsibly and ethically.

internetfreedom.in

Source

 

[minuteman]

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/caller-id-feature-may-be-limited-to-commercial-entities/3040204/