{"id":1290759,"date":"2025-02-13T10:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T05:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1290759"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:32:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T05:02:01","slug":"jio-airtel-can-be-fined-rs-10-lakh-for-allowing-spam-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/jio-airtel-can-be-fined-rs-10-lakh-for-allowing-spam-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"Jio, Airtel Can Be Fined Rs 10 Lakh For Allowing Spam Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced stringent measures to combat unwanted calls and messages. Under the new regulations, telecom operators will face hefty fines ranging from \u20b92 lakh to \u20b910 lakh for repeated violations and misreporting spam figures. This move aims to strengthen consumer protection and curb the growing menace of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-13-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1290771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-13-2.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-13-2-300x140.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-13-2-768x357.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Rules to Identify and Penalize Spammers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To tackle spam effectively, TRAI has mandated that all telecom operators analyze call and SMS patterns in real time. Parameters such as unusually high call volumes, short call durations, and low incoming-to-outgoing call ratios will be used to detect potential spammers. These proactive measures will help prevent fraudulent and unsolicited communications from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/telcos-to-face-fines-up-to-rs-10-lakh-over-spam-calls-regulator-7695552\">reaching consumers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graded Penalty System for Telcos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations introduce a graded penalty system to ensure strict compliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First violation:<\/strong> \u20b92 lakh fine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second violation:<\/strong> \u20b95 lakh fine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subsequent violations:<\/strong> \u20b910 lakh fine per instance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Telecom providers failing to adhere to the new rules will face escalating financial disincentives, reinforcing TRAI\u2019s commitment to controlling spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ensuring Accountability in Telecom Operations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new rules place greater accountability on telecom operators to prevent spam and fraudulent activities. By enforcing strict penalties and real-time monitoring, TRAI aims to create a safer and more transparent communication network for consumers. These measures will push telcos to improve their spam detection mechanisms, ultimately reducing unwanted calls and messages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced stringent measures to combat unwanted calls and messages. Under the new regulations, telecom operators will face hefty fines ranging from \u20b92 lakh to \u20b910 lakh for repeated violations and misreporting spam figures. 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