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New TRAI rule puts an end to spam calls

By Sanjana Shankar

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New TRAI rule

The new rule imposed by the Telecom Regulator Authority of India (TRAI) will put an end to spam calls and messages.

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End to spams

The new regulation mandates that all telecom companies must use AI-based spam filters for calls and messaging services.

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Mandate

The telcos have also been asked to stop making promotional calls from 10-digit mobile numbers, which are frequently used by fraudsters and spammers.

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New regulation

TRAI has also asked telcos to introduce a caller ID option to display the name and contact number of callers.

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Response

Telcos including Airtel and Reliance Jio have agreed to implement AI-based spam filters in response to new TRAI regulations.

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