The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) have collaborated to release the new mobile number series. Under the new rules, promotional voice calls and messages will originate from numbers starting with 140, while financial transactions and service voice calls will come from numbers starting with 160.
Telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are expected to implement these number series nationwide in the near future. This move is part of the government’s 100-day plan to enhance customer experience and reduce inconvenience caused by unsolicited calls and messages.
Furthermore, the government is gearing up to crack down on fake calls and SMS from social media platforms like WhatsApp. TRAI and DoT are working together to regulate Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and seek input from players in this space to develop guidelines. Additionally, blockchain-based solutions and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) will be utilized to combat online fraud effectively.
In a move aimed at providing relief to mobile users, the Indian government has introduced a new number series for mobile numbers. Starting from 140 and 160, these new series will help customers differentiate between promotional calls and messages and other important communications.
Indian government has introduced a new number series for mobile numbers Starting from 140 and 160
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) have collaborated to release the new mobile number series. Under the new rules, promotional voice calls and messages will originate from numbers starting with 140, while financial transactions and service voice calls will come from numbers starting with 160.Telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are expected to implement these number series nationwide in the near future.
This move is part of the government’s 100-day plan to enhance customer experience and reduce inconvenience caused by unsolicited calls and messages. Furthermore, the government is gearing up to crack down on fake calls and SMS from social media platforms like WhatsApp. TRAI and DoT are working together to regulate Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and seek input from players in this space to develop guidelines. Additionally, blockchain-based solutions and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) will be utilized to combat online fraud effectively.
