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Whats(App) in a number? Usernames set to enter chat; global rollout likely in JuneWhatsApp is planning a major platform overhaul, introducing usernames and unique IDs instead of phone numbers, allowing users to send messa...- RCS messaging caught in regulatory gray area after SIM verification orderIndia's SIM binding mandate has created regulatory ambiguity for Rich Communication Services (RCS). Experts highlight RCS's dual nature, us...
- Telcos roll out suffix on SMS headers to identify spam, share concern over gaps in OTTsTelecom operators have introduced SMS suffixes to help mobile users distinguish between genuine and spam messages. The new system categoriz...
- Apple’s blue bubble chat to pop up on Indian android phonesApple is negotiating with Google to bring its rich communication services (RCS) messaging to Indian users, allowing cross-platform compatib...
- Airtel working on tech to wipe out scam, phishingBharti Airtel is developing technology to prevent online scams and phishing attempts for its 380 million mobile users. About 80% complete, ...
- Airtel urges Trai to regulate OTTs to combat spam surgeAirtel has recommended mandatory scrubbing, business verification, and data sharing between OTTs and telcos to create a unified anti-spam e...
- Trai dials handset cos, telcos, digital platforms to discuss RCS messagingTrai addressing challenges with RCS messaging, including differentiation from SMS on iPhones, regulation discrepancies, and telco partnersh...
- Disproportionate regulations will hit OTT growth, warns industryIn its submission to Trai, Nasscom says move may hamper consumers’ right to choose as well as raise cost of service, create entry barriers ...
- Telcos want OTT communications apps to chip in to develop e-InfraThe Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents India’s top telecom operators, will also suggest a few definitions for...
- Need grows to regulate OTT communication players as voice calls surgeTelecom operators ET spoke with said that while a substantive portion of voice calls is via OTT, it is difficult to quantify in percentage ...
- Regulate OTTs, else ease licence burden of telcos: COAICOAI, which represents telcos Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, said that apps don’t have any obligation to ensure privacy, wh...
- COAI: Non-regulation of OTT players will put telecom firms at disadvantageCOAI's comments come on the back of sector regulator's recommendations that there was no need to regulate OTT players, for now, saying this...
- IMC 2017: Competition is not between incumbents but with OTT players, says Reliance Jio’s Mathew OommenOTT services resulted in a mobile market revenue loss of more than $20 billion in 2016 globally, according to data shared by Analysys Mason.
- Telcos, internet firms for lawful interception of OTT messagesFirms tell Trai that access is critical for investigation of criminal, anti-national and anti-social activities on internet apps & services.
- No more tension with Internet firms but clarify rules: Sunil Mittal"Gone are the tensions and I think they love putting up more networks, lower the prices," Mittal told PTI in an interview here.
- Global messaging traffic to see threefold jump by 2019: Juniper ResearchOTTs have not yet succeeded in using advertising at scale to monetise their services, due to a limited acceptance by consumers, particularl...
- OTT players like Whatsapp and Skype could cut telcos voice revenues by half, says Credit Suisse reportCredit Suisse, in its report, said threat to traditional voice and messaging business of telcos from apps that offer free calling is rising.
- Reliance Jio Infocomm backs key proposals of rivals like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea; seeks security norms for voice, messaging appsIn its submission to the sector regulator's consultation paper on net neutrality, RJio said national security and consumer's security, safe...
- Net Neutrality: TRAI paper says mobile apps can impact national securityBesides, it has also come down heavily on taxi-hailing apps like Uber and Ola, saying they were bypassing local rules and licensing regime.
- Users should have freedom to choose service provider: Skype Vice-President Gurdeep Singh Pall"We believe that user will buy connectivity service, there is a fair market for that and that's where it should stay," Pall told ET.
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