{"id":1286715,"date":"2024-10-25T10:09:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T04:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1286715"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:19:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T04:49:14","slug":"trai-orders-airtel-jio-vi-bsnl-to-track-every-message-from-nov-1-sms-monitoring-now-compulsory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/trai-orders-airtel-jio-vi-bsnl-to-track-every-message-from-nov-1-sms-monitoring-now-compulsory\/","title":{"rendered":"TRAI Orders Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL To Track Every Message From Nov 1: SMS Monitoring Now Compulsory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting <strong>November 1, 2024<\/strong>, India&#8217;s leading telecom operators, including <strong>Airtel, Jio, and Vi<\/strong>, will introduce new rules to enhance <strong>message monitoring<\/strong> across the country. This move, mandated by the <strong>Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)<\/strong>, is aimed at combating the rising cases of fraud and scams. Under the new system, <strong>message traceability<\/strong> will be enforced, allowing closer monitoring of SMS content to help users block fraudulent or unwanted communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-25-at-10.08.28\u202fAM-1024x612.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1286724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-25-at-10.08.28\u202fAM-1024x612.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-25-at-10.08.28\u202fAM-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-25-at-10.08.28\u202fAM-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-25-at-10.08.28\u202fAM-1536x919.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-25-at-10.08.28\u202fAM-2048x1225.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combatting Fraud and Ensuring Security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve <strong>cybersecurity<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digit.in\/news\/telecom\/trai-mandates-sms-monitoring-airtel-jio-vi-set-to-roll-out-new-rules-from-november-1.html\">safeguard users<\/a> from the growing threat of phishing, financial scams, and spam messages. With <strong>over 1.5 to 1.7 billion commercial messages<\/strong> being sent daily across India, the new system will ensure <strong>promotional messages<\/strong> from banks, e-commerce platforms, and other organizations adhere to <strong>strict telemarketing guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRAI\u2019s directive<\/strong> also mandates that telecom operators block promotional messages from organizations that fail to follow these guidelines, making it easier for users to identify legitimate messages and avoid scams. The standardization of promotional SMS content will allow users to differentiate between authentic and suspicious messages with greater ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concerns About Delays in Critical Messaging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While the focus is on reducing fraudulent messages, there are concerns regarding the <strong>timely delivery<\/strong> of important communications. Many worry that this increased monitoring could lead to <strong>delays in receiving banking messages<\/strong> or <strong>One-Time Passwords (OTPs)<\/strong>, which are crucial for time-sensitive online transactions. Any disruption in the delivery of these messages could potentially affect <strong>e-commerce, banking, and digital payments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Readiness and Calls for Extension<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Telecom operators like Airtel, Jio, and Vi have expressed their readiness to meet the <strong>November 1 deadline<\/strong>, ensuring the new system is in place. However, the <strong>Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)<\/strong>, which represents major telecom players, has requested a <strong>two-month extension<\/strong> to allow for a smoother rollout. Given the high volume of messages being sent daily, telecom companies believe that this extra time would ensure the <strong>traceability system<\/strong> works efficiently without causing disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the deadline approaches, India&#8217;s telecom industry is preparing for a significant shift in message monitoring practices. The new regulations will undoubtedly help reduce scams, but balancing the need for <strong>security<\/strong> with the need for <strong>timely message delivery<\/strong> will be critical in ensuring the success of this initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/biglysales.com\/the-role-of-ai-in-sms-security-and-fraud-prevention\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting November 1, 2024, India&#8217;s leading telecom operators, including Airtel, Jio, and Vi, will introduce new rules to enhance message monitoring across the country. This move, mandated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is aimed at combating the rising cases of fraud and scams. 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