TRAI: Apps cannot block 1600 series calls; 140 series calls can be blocked through DND

Short summary

India's telecom regulator TRAI clarified that apps cannot block calls from the 1600 number series used by legitimate businesses, though 140 series promotional calls can be blocked through DND registration. The clarification follows Truecaller reporting a surge in spam complaints and manual blocking of both number series. This distinction aims to protect business communication while giving consumers control over promotional calls.

• •TRAI rules apps cannot block 1600 series calls used by legitimate businesses
• •140 series promotional calls can be blocked through DND registration
• •Clarification follows Truecaller reporting rising spam complaints on both series

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