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

[Sushubh]

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On PIL To Implement CNAP To Allow Mobile Phone Users Know Identity Of Callers

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (January 15) sought a response from Union in a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to Telecom network operators to implement CNAP (Calling Name Presentation...

www.livelaw.in

 

[Sushubh]

Whose Name Should Show Up on Caller ID? Telcos Ask Govt for Guidance – Outlook Business

Under the CNAP service, telecom companies are required to display the caller’s name to help detect and avoid spam calls. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) first recommended the service in a consultation paper in 2024

www.outlookbusiness.com

 

[SVK]

Soon, you may see callers’ real names by default on your phone

Caller name display will now be enabled by default for all phone users. This move aims to curb fraud and cybercrime. The service will be available on 4G and newer technologies. Devices sold after a six-month period will feature this. The Department of Telecom will finalize the implementation...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[Sushubh]

 

[Navjot Singh]

Zero fucks about the privacy.

 

[Sushubh]

i mean i still don't know what they have planned for cases where sims of parents are in the name of kids. like in my case.

if they allow owners to change name on sims, it nullifies the whole thing.

 

[RajeshV]

I hear that CNAP roll out has begun.

 

[SVK]

Looks like CNAP is active at same circles?
Sometimes when I get call on my Airtel number, I see some name is displayed on Screen, which might be different from Truecaller identified or even from Samsung's own caller id. This name is only displayed during incoming call, and not after call is connected or in call log.
I have Galaxy Watch 6 LTE with linked number from my Airtel, and Watch also sometimes display caller name along with number, even though Watch does not have Truecaller installed.

 

[Skye]

@SVK CNAP has been active for a while. It mostly works when the caller has the same operator, and sometimes even other operators, regardless of your circle.