Access Providers Blacklist
50 Entities for Spamming on Direction of TRAI
·
Over
more than 7.9 lakh complaints reported against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs)
in the first half of the year 2024.
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UTM
found to be misusing these resources will face severe consequences, including disconnection
of all telecom resources for up to two years and blacklisting.
Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has observed a significant rise in spam calls,
with over more than 7.9 lakh complaints reported against Unregistered Telemarketers
(UTMs) in the first half of the year 2024 (January to June).
Taking
this issue seriously, TRAI had issued stringent directives to all Access Providers
on 13th August 2024. It has mandated Access Providers to immediately stop promotional
voice calls from unregistered senders or telemarketers using SIP, PRI, or other
telecom resources. Any UTM found to be misusing these resources will face severe
consequences, including disconnection of all telecom resources for up to two years
and blacklisting.
Consequent
of these directions, Access Providers have taken stern measures against misuse of
telecom resources for spamming and blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected
more than 2.75 lakh SIP DID/Mobile Numbers/Telecom resources. These steps are expected
to have a significant impact on reducing spam calls and providing relief to consumers.
TRAI urges all stakeholders to comply with the directives and contribute to a cleaner
and more efficient telecom ecosystem.