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Telcos oppose Trai's plan to block AI-flagged spam numbers

Telecom companies are pushing back against Trai's plan to automatically block phone numbers identified as potential spam by AI. They argue this could inconvenience legitimate customers and lead to wrongful disconnections. Telcos are requesting more discussions before any final decisions are made. They believe the regulator should focus on addressing telemarketers directly. Private operators have already implemented AI solutions voluntarily.

12 Feb 2026 11:52 pm