TRAI Clarifies 1600 Number Series Calls Cannot Be Blocked as Spam
India's telecom regulator, TRAI, has clarified that phone calls originating from the 1600 number series cannot be blocked or filtered as spam. This statement addresses concerns amid a debate over call-blocking applications like Truecaller.
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Telecom regulator says calls from these number series cannot be blocked or filtered
TRAI stated third-party apps cannot tag or block specific phone number series. Calls from 1600 numbers are for service and transaction communications. The 140 series is designated for registered telemarketer promotional calls. Customers can block promotional calls through the Do Not Disturb registry. This clarification prevents misleading users who have allowed certain calls.
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