Pesky Calls

Trai's DCA platform for stemming out spam, pesky calls in next 2-3 months

The DCA will accelerate the process of getting consumer consent on the distributed ledger technology platform (DLT) mandated by Trai

Trai tells telecom operators to block pesky calls, SMSes from telemarketers

Alarmed at the rising pesky mobile calls and text messages by telemarketers, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday

Registration in 'do not disturb' list no deterrent to pesky calls: Survey

A majority of mobile phone users receive unwanted or pesky calls and text messages even after having registered their numbers in the Trai's 'national do not call' registry, a survey report said

Govt to set up intelligence unit to tackle pesky calls, financial frauds

The telecom ministry will set up an intelligence unit and a consumer protection system to tackle pesky calls, financial frauds

Implement regulations to curb unsolicited commercial calls, HC tells Trai

The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed telecom regulator Trai to ensure 'complete and strict' implementation of the regulation

Banning pesky calls from NBFCs for offering loans may not be ideal: RBI

RBI rejected suggestions given by RTI activist on operations of NBFCs, like to ban calls luring customers for unsecured loans, capping interest rates and putting a ban on financing of NBFCs by banks

iOS 12 has a provision that allows third-party DND apps to work on iPhones

India's telecom regulator and Apple have been at loggerheads for nearly a year now on the inclusion of Trai's DND app on the latter's app store