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TRAI revamps MyCall app with voice call ratings, Coverage Test and issue reporting

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a revamped version of the TRAI MyCall app for Android. The app enables telecom users to assess and report their voice call experience by submitting real-time feedback along with relevant network parameters. The feedback is shared with the respective Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and TRAI in anonymised form, allowing operators to identify network issues and take corrective action. Continue reading “TRAI revamps MyCall app with voice call ratings, Coverage Test and issue reporting”

India’s telecom subscriber base reaches 1.34 billion in June 2026, wireless subscribers cross 1.3 billion: TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its telecom subscription data for June 2026, showing further growth in India’s telecom sector. The total telephone subscriber base increased to 1,348.08 million at the end of June 2026, compared to 1,343.10 million in May 2026, registering a monthly growth rate of 0.37%. Continue reading “India’s telecom subscriber base reaches 1.34 billion in June 2026, wireless subscribers cross 1.3 billion: TRAI”

TRAI issues new clarification that 140/1600 numbers can’t be blocked or tagged

TRAI has issued a clarification on the 140 and 1600 number series row, dismissing recent media reports as potential “misinformation” and restating its position — no tagging, blocking or filtering of 1600-series calls is permitted, and 140-series calls can only be blocked through the DND registry. What the clarification does not address is the actual problem: institutions are misusing these number series, and consumers are paying the price.
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TRAI MySpeed App helps users track real-world internet performance

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently revamped the TRAI MySpeed App, an application that enables users to measure the performance of mobile broadband, broadband, and Wi-Fi connections directly from their smartphones. Continue reading “TRAI MySpeed App helps users track real-world internet performance”

TRAI made Truecaller Whitelist 140/1600 Series Numbers. Indians are Blocking Them 5 lakh Times a Day

Spam and Fraud calls are a massive problem plaguing India and many other countries. India is one of the most spammed countries around the world with consumers receiving over 41 billion spam calls and 129 billion spam messages every year.

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TRAI Advisory: Block ineffective, Report spam via DND app

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a public advisory encouraging citizens to report unsolicited commercial communications (UCC), commonly known as spam calls and SMS, directly through the official TRAI DND App. The authority highlighted that merely blocking numbers on personal devices is an ineffective measure, as it fails to address the issue at its source. Continue reading “TRAI Advisory: Block ineffective, Report spam via DND app”

TRAI mandates pre-tagging of SMS variables to curb phishing and misuse

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a new Direction instructing all Access Providers to mandatorily pre-tag every variable field used in SMS content templates for commercial communication. Continue reading “TRAI mandates pre-tagging of SMS variables to curb phishing and misuse”

TRAI, DoT move closer to rolling out CNAP caller identification service

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) back-reference dated September 26, 2025, concerning its earlier recommendations on the introduction of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service in the Indian telecommunication network. Continue reading “TRAI, DoT move closer to rolling out CNAP caller identification service”

TRAI JCoR meeting advances measures against telecom spam and fraud

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) on July 22, 2025, in New Delhi. To improve collaboration against telecom-related spam, fraud, and misuse, the meeting brought together officials from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, MeitY, DoT, MHA, and NPCI. Continue reading “TRAI JCoR meeting advances measures against telecom spam and fraud”

Mobile network coverage maps now live on TSP websites: TRAI

TRAI has announced that telecom service providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites, following its regulatory mandate aimed at enhancing transparency and helping users make informed choices. Continue reading “Mobile network coverage maps now live on TSP websites: TRAI”

TRAI to propose five-year satellite spectrum license: Report

India’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), intends to propose a five-year satellite broadband spectrum allocation to track early market trends. This move goes against Elon Musk’s Starlink, which wants a 20-year permit, a senior government source told Reuters. Continue reading “TRAI to propose five-year satellite spectrum license: Report”

TRAI recommends new numbering scheme for fixed-line services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on the ‘Revision of National Numbering Plan‘ to address constraints related to the availability of fixed-line numbering resources. Continue reading “TRAI recommends new numbering scheme for fixed-line services”

TRAI cracksdown on spam calls: 50 entities blacklisted, 2.75 lakh numbers disconnected

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today announced that, in the last two weeks, Access Providers have blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 275,000 SIP, DID, mobile numbers, and other telecom resources under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018). Continue reading “TRAI cracksdown on spam calls: 50 entities blacklisted, 2.75 lakh numbers disconnected”

TRAI’s new rules for SIM Porting comes into effect

Today, July 1, 2024, marks the implementation of updated rules by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Continue reading “TRAI’s new rules for SIM Porting comes into effect”

Telecom operators begin limited trials of Caller ID service to curb spam calls: Report

Telecom operators in Mumbai and Haryana have begun trials for caller ID services in response to government and TRAI pressure, as reported by the Economic Times. Continue reading “Telecom operators begin limited trials of Caller ID service to curb spam calls: Report”