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Vodafone Idea says FY27 marks 'period of execution' after AGR relief, capital infusionVodafone Idea has resolved financial challenges and entered an execution phase. The company is now focused on network investments and impro...05 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST- 1.48 billion promotional 140-series calls blocked in Q1 after DND preference checks: TRAI reportTRAI reported 13.16 billion promotional calls originated via the 140 series. About 1.48 billion promotional calls were blocked after verifi...04 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- TRAI takes action against 1.83 Lakh telecom resources to curb unsolicited commercial communicationsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) took action against 1.83 lakh telecom resources and blacklisted 263 senders during the fir...04 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- Consumers complain about 17.22 lakh pesky calls, SMS till May this year: MoS TelecomTelecom subscribers reported over 17 lakh pesky communications this year. Over 31 lakh such communications were reported in the year 2025. ...23 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- TRAI asks Truecaller to show DND choice, not 'frequently blocked' tagTRAI objects to Truecaller's 'frequently blocked' badge on regulated numbers. The regulator prefers users utilize the DND app for managing ...19 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Customer attention crisis: Why businesses must shift from volume to value in messagingCustomer attention has become scarce, forcing businesses to prioritize message value over volume. Verified and consent-based communication ...18 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
- CCI junks complaint against Reliance Jio Infocom, othersThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint against Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd and over 4,500 companies, citing a lac...17 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Truecaller CEO: Extending TRAI's jurisdiction encroaches on MeitY's domainTruecaller's CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala views TRAI's expanded jurisdiction as an encroachment on the IT Ministry's regulatory authority. He ar...17 Jul, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
- TRAI likely to tweak regulation for spam data sharing by call management apps soonTRAI plans to amend regulations for commercial communications soon. Call management apps may share user-reported spam details with telecom ...16 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Trai pushes back on spam tag for 1600, 140 numbersTrai clarified that tagging and blocking calls from 1600 and 140 series numbers is not allowed. Subscribers can manage promotional calls fr...11 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- Why is it called spam? The surprising story behind one of the internet's most famous wordsSpam origin history: The term spam originated from a canned meat product introduced by Hormel Foods in 1937. A famous British comedy sketch...11 Jul, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- Truecaller CEO says 5.25 lakh people flag calls from 1600, 140 series as spam everydaySpammers are exploiting Trai's directive on specific phone number series. Truecaller data shows millions of users label these calls as spam...10 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- TRAI bars apps from blocking, tagging calls from 1600 number seriesTelecom regulator Trai stated no app can block calls from 1600 number series. Promotional calls from 140 number series also cannot be filte...10 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- TRAI seeks powers to act against call management apps like Truecaller, othersTelecom regulator Trai is seeking powers under the IT Act to act against call management apps like Truecaller. These platforms are reported...06 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation pushCathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI ...22 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
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