TRAI plans to introduce Truecaller-like caller ID feature soon

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If you are tired of getting spam calls then don't worry as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) may soon introduce a Truecaller-like caller ID feature.

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The system would enable a KYC-based caller name to flash on the screen when you get a call from someone.

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The government of India, with its latest caller id scheme, aims to replace Truecaller in the country, which offers similar services.

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Truecaller displays the name of the caller, even if the person’s name has not been added to the contact list.

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However, the name which Truecaller shows is not based on the KYC. Truecaller displays the name that has been set by the user or other users.

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The information that is obtained by such apps is crowdsourced, so the authenticity of such apps is questionable.

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The Department of Telecom (DoT) has given a nod to the TRAI to start work on the caller id feature.

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As per PTI TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela, the regulator is expected to begin work on the feature in a couple of months.

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Vaghela said that, We have just received a reference, and we will start work on this soon. The name as per KYC will appear when someone calls.

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He added that, The mechanism will enable name-appearing on a phone screen, in accordance with KYC done by telecom companies, as per DoT norms.

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The caller ID feature will not be forced upon the users. The TRAI says that it is going to be a consent-based, voluntary programme.

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The subscriber will have the power to decide whether or not to have their names displayed. This will keep spam calls at bay.

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