Curbing spam: Trai asks industry if differential tariffs should be introduced for calls, SMS beyond a limit

New Delhi: In a fresh offensive to curb pesky calls, Trai has asked the industry that if a higher tariff should be introduced for calls and SMSs beyond a certain limit in a graded manner, according to a new discussion paper on measures to tighten norms around telemarketing communications.

In a discussion paper floated on “Review of the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018”, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has mooted that telecom subscribers making over 50 calls or sending out even 50 SMS a day, along with certain other markers, should be scrutinised as a potential pesky callers.