TRAI DND App: Spam Calls and Texts in India

[Sushubh]

India’s burgeoning spam calls problem, in 7 charts

Time and again, the government keeps introducing new regulations to keep spam callers in check. However, such steps have failed to put an end these pesky calls. Mint explores how spam callers have infiltrated every mode of communication with brazenness.

www.livemint.com

 

[MeanMachine]

Registration is not succeeding on Redmi device. Getting value HTML java string error after a long wait... Anyone else facing this issue?

Works okay on Moto device.

 

[Sushubh]

Both on latest update?

 

[MeanMachine]

Yes

Edit: both version 3.0.6

 

[Sushubh]

right. i have seen this problem with dad's older mi phones in the past. currently i do not have a mi phone at my place to check and confirm.

 

[Sushubh]

TRAI directs service providers to set up digital platform for customers' consent to curb promotional calls and messages

Access providers, which include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, have been further directed to use a common short code starting with 127 for sending consent seeking messages

www.telegraphindia.com

 

[MeanMachine]

Unable to report calls/SMS texts for Jio number since a few days. Anyone else facing this issue?

 

[Sushubh]

I was able to report a spam call on Airtel using this app 2-3 days ago.

Also worked just now.

 

[Sushubh]

TRAI proposes tighter rules for spam calls, messages

TRAI proposes amendments to anti-spam regulations in India amid rising fraudulent calls and SMS messages.

www.thehindu.com

 

[Sushubh]

TRAI considers limiting unlimited calls, messaging services

NEW DELHI: In a bid to curb the menace of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering limiting

www.newindianexpress.com