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Pesky calls: Trai seeks 2-10L fines on telcos for violations

Telecom regulator Trai has introduced new rules to combat pesky calls and messages, imposing financial disincentives ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for repeated violations. The amendments require telecom operators to monitor call and SMS patterns to identify potential spammers in real-time and empower subscribers with extended time to report spam activities.Telecom regulator Trai has introduced new rules to combat pesky calls and messages, imposing financial disincentives ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for repeated violations. The amendments require telecom operators to monitor call and SMS patterns to identify potential spammers in real-time and empower subscribers with extended time to report spam activities.