Trai pushes for OTT app regulation : Why WhatsApp and Telegram are in focus

India’s telecom regulator has recommended structured regulation for over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. This call comes after law enforcement agencies and telecom operators raised concerns regarding security and spam control.

Speaking during the second day of the India Mobile Congress 2024, Anil Kumar Lahoti, chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), stated that while OTT communication platforms have provided significant benefits to consumers and businesses, regulatory issues raised by law enforcement agencies and traditional telecom providers suggest that these platforms should come under a structured regulatory framework, reported The Economic Times.