TRAI mandates whitelisting of web links via SMS from today

NEW DELHI: From Tuesday onwards, mobile phone users in India will receive only approved web links via SMS, as per mandated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This regulation, effective from October 1, 2024, requires telecom service providers to ensure that only whitelisted links are transmitted via SMS. The move will reduce the risk of users being directed to malicious websites.