Draft telecom Bill recommends Truecaller-like service for users

Vaishnaw says the service will be available for apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram

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Draft telecom bill will enable users to know the identity of the caller by his name

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3 min read Last Updated : Sep 23 2022 | 11:43 PM IST

Truecaller could soon face competition owing to the draft Telecommunications Bill which envisages allowing telecom operators to provide the same service.

The bill envisages measures for the protection of users.

Topics : Draft Telecommunications Bill Truecaller telecom services telecom sector in India Telecom tower

First Published: Sep 23 2022 | 11:39 PM IST

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Draft telecom Bill recommends Truecaller-like service for users

Vaishnaw says the service will be available for apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram

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