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India’s Telecom Sector Surges: Wireless subscribers, including mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) users, rose by 76.45 million during the quarter to reach 1,258.77 million. 

CNAP Vs Truecaller In India: CNAP uses Aadhaar-linked telecom records as its data source, which means the caller name shown is based on official SIM registration details. 

The telecom regulatory body said last month that it has taken major action against spam and fraud in the telecom sector, disconnecting more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and blacklisting around one lakh entities over the past year.

The regulator also reminded users not to share personal or banking details over calls, messages, or social media, and to disconnect immediately if they receive threatening or suspicious communication.

The structured and time-bound adoption of the 1600-series is expected to significantly improve consumer safety and help curb impersonation-based financial frauds perpetrated through voice calls.

With the introduction of mandatory pre-tagging, these variable elements will now have to be categorised and registered upfront by the principal entities (PE), making them traceable and accountable.

India’s telecom sector has undergone massive technological changes, making parts of the old interconnection rules obsolete.

The government conducted auction of spectrum in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz bands during June 2024. 

After consulting stakeholders and industry representatives, TRAI submitted its detailed recommendations on February 17, 2025.  

These include impersonation of TRAI officials through calls, messages, forged documents, and fraudulent letterheads to threaten or mislead individuals and coerce them into sharing personal information or transferring money.

The total subscriber base increased from 1,189.92 million in December 2024 to 1,200.80 million in March 2025. Tele-density also rose during the quarter -- reflecting better connectivity across urban and rural areas.

According to the official statement, the comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, to advmn@trai.gov.in. 

As per TRI mandate telecom service providers have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites offering user-friendly features.

TRAI has advised citizens to be vigilant and do not get panicked to fall prey to suspected Fraudsters. They are further advised to cross-verify such Calls by contacting the authorized Call Centres or Customer Service Centres of the respective TSP.

Citizens can use Sanchar Sathi App to report misuse of telecom resources in cybercrime and cyber frauds, Ministry of Communications said.

Considering the request of stakeholders to permit inter-band spectrum sharing and leasing of spectrum in the country, the Authority decided to take up the issues related to spectrum sharing and spectrum leasing along with the issues related to infrastructure sharing in the stakeholders’ consultation.

A financial disincentive (FD) of Rs 2 lakh for first instance of violation, Rs 5 lakh for second instance of violation and Rs 10 lakh per instance for subsequent instances of violation, shall be imposed on access providers in case of misreporting of the count of UCC.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently launched an indigenously-developed International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System, along with all telecom service providers (TSPs).  

A viral message is doing the rounds on the social media stating that validity of SIM card will remain for 90 days, despite customers not recharging it.

Major Telcos have introduced new voice and SMS only prepaid plans after TRAI's last month mandate on the same.

In compliance of these directions, all Access Providers have since deployed the required technical solutions.

TRAI Traceability Rules: With digital transactions heavily dependent on OTPs, TRAI’s reassurance comes as a relief for consumers and enterprises alike.