Trai Directs Indian Telcos to Stop Spam Calls, Blacklist Callers

The Telecom regulatory authority of India (trai) is taking active measures to control the menace of spam calls in the country. In a recent move, the country’s telecom watchdog has been issued a directive Said on August 13. As part of this order, trai has also asked telecom firms operating in India to blacklist spam calls, many of which poses financial threats to the nationals.

As per this directive from TraiAll Telecom Operators in India Are Required to Curb Promotional Calls Whether they are pre-Recorded, Computer generated or otherwise from unregistered telemarketers (utms) or unregister senders.

“This decisive action by trai is expected to significantly Reduce Spam Calls and Provide Relief to Consures,” the statement Signed by trai secretary, atul kumar chaudhary said.

The Telecom Regulator has also decided on the consortes for that who break this rule. As per its notice, any unregister selected telemarketer found exploits The Network disconnection will be overseen and implemented by the originating access provider (Oap) and could last for two years. During the blacklisted period, these utms will not be Issued new telecom resources by any access provider.

Trai turns to blockchain for spam call control

The blockchain technology, also know as the distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) has been adopted by the trai as part of its efforts to curb the problem of Increased Spam Calls in India.

In Its Statement, The Telecom Regulator said, “Information Regarding Blacklisting of the sender shall be shared by the oap with all other access provides on Dlt Platform, within 24 hours.” After this, all the telecom resources given to the sender will be disconnected.

In addition, Utms Making Commercial Voice Calls will also be migrated to TRAI’s Blockchain Platform Within 30 days of this notice’s issuance. Utms have been asked to then Submit Compliance Report Within Seven Days ThereAhfter. The news About trai launching its blockchain platform for these purposes first came in November 2023.

“All access providers have been directed to complete with these directors and submit regular updates on the Actions Taken on the 1st and 16th of 16 Month,” Traai’s statement Added.

Commenting on trai’s adoption of blockchain, sharat chandra told gadgets360 that this is trai’s attempt to ensure Fraudulent Activities. Chandra is the founder of blockchain-focused investment firm called Empowered Ventures.

“The implementation of blockchain by trai is poised to significantly improved the daily lives of citizens by fostering a safer and transparent communication environment,” Chandra Said.