Got unwanted texts? Cell phone users could get $2,000 payout, but you have just weeks to claim itColony Ridge text settlement: Unsolicited text messages from Colony Ridge Development could lead to a payout of up to $2,000 for eligible r...
07 Nov, 2025, 03.59 AM IST
Apple iOS 26 text filter could disrupt GOP midterms fundraising: why are Republicans sounding the alarm?Apple’s iOS 26 brings a new text message filter that automatically hides unknown senders, a change that could reshape U.S. political campai...
27 Aug, 2025, 10.10 PM IST
PIB confirms: You can block telemarketers using TRAI’s DND appTRAI’s DND App is legit, says PIB. Users can curb spam calls by it. The app is available across platforms
19 May, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
Trai sets May 1 deadline for telcos to review detect system for barring pesky calls, unwanted SMSesThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has also called for further tightening of the registration exercise of principal entities ...
29 Mar, 2023, 12.24 AM IST
Trai chairman Vaghela to meet telcos on March 27 to discuss ways to stop pesky commercial callsTrai’s meeting will explore a multi-pronged approach to address the problem through technical solutions, regulations, directions and close ...
22 Mar, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
WhatsApp rolls out 'Accidental Delete' feature to fix ‘delete for me’ errors: How it worksThis feature gives users a moment to quickly undo a deleted message.
21 Dec, 2022, 05.44 PM IST
Trai flooded with complaints of pesky calls, messagesThe development has prompted the regulator to expedite fresh steps to curb the menace. For starters, a Joint Committee of Regulators (JCOR)...
28 Nov, 2022, 06.06 PM IST
Trai scraps rule that mandated 100 SMSes at discounted ratesThis means operators will have a free hand in fixing charges for such bulk SMSes by non-commercial users, and Trai's practice of forbearanc...
03 Jun, 2020, 09.03 PM IST
Trai mulls scrapping dual pricing of text messagesThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said on Tuesday there’s no longer any need to restrict the number of text messages allowed...
18 Feb, 2020, 10.15 PM IST
Telcos should run media campaigns to check pesky calls, messages: TraiTelcos, it said, would also “need to share details with mobile users of the relevant web portal/apps created” in their upcoming media campa...
21 Jan, 2020, 06.44 PM IST
Pesky calls monitoring inadequate: ExpertsTrai's plan to impose hefty penalties could raise the spectre of mass litigation and implementation challenges.
21 Jul, 2018, 01.48 PM IST
Trai's draft rules to curb pesky calls, messages to aggravate financial stress: COAIThe COAI represents Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Reliance Jio Infocomm.
17 Jul, 2018, 06.25 PM IST
Telcos peeved at proposed penalties for pesky calls“Slapping huge penalties on telcos alone for failing to stop unwanted calls and messages could invariably lead to litigation and complicate...
01 Jun, 2018, 08.11 AM IST
Fines against telcos alone for pesky calls will lead to lawsuits: Cellular groupTrai has suggested penalties on phone companies failing to curb unwanted text messages and calls from registered telemarketers on their net...
31 May, 2018, 10.08 AM IST
- Finally, Trai hangs up on pesky unsolicited calls and SMSes
More than 850 million customers are expected to get relief from pesky calls and messages, selling everything rom real estate to weight loss...
28 Sep, 2011, 03.30 AM IST
- No more pesky calls, SMSes from Sept 27: TRAI
From last week of Sept, phone users registered with National Customer Preference Registry will be free from pesky calls and SMSes
06 Sep, 2011, 11.03 AM IST
- Tired of pesky calls? Wait till February 1
India’s 700 million strong mobile phone subscribers will have to wait for relief from the from pesky telemarketers and unwanted commercial ...
29 Dec, 2010, 05.54 AM IST