TRAI has objections to Truecaller displaying a 'frequently blocked' badge within the dedicated number series, with a senior regulatory official saying that such tagging is "not advisable" as it tends to misguide and confuse telecom consumers, creating unwarranted suspicion about calls from 1600 and 140 categories that otherwise fall under the regulated framework. Instead, the regulator believes that Truecaller should display a label informing users that they can "exercise their choice" to block unwanted communication from the 140 series through TRAI's official Do Not Disturb (DND) preference management app. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) official, the solution lies in creating further awareness and outreach around the DND, to educate people about the choices they have. TRAI has mandated the use of 1600 series numbers for service and transaction calls by regulated banking, financial services and insurance or BFSI entities, and government-to-citizen ...
Swedish caller identification app Truecaller announced that it has revamped its app for iOS users to offer better protection against spam and scam
Considering the number of reports on spam calls in India, a voice assistant to filter them will be a huge step
Average number of monthly active users rose by 15% to 321.4 million worldwide
50% of Truecaller's subscribers in India are women who use the service as a first line of defence against harassment, he says
Tanla and Truecaller are confident that this partnership marks the beginning of a newS era of digital engagement which will bring brands and users closer
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Feature can also be used to scan numbers, instead of QR codes, to pay directly using Truecaller Pay