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TRAI's Updated Regulations on Mobile Number Portability
- 19 Mar 2024
- 1 min read
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has implemented new regulations aimed at curbing fraudulent practices related to mobile number portability (MNP).
- According to the updated rules, subscribers who have recently replaced their SIM cards due to loss or damage within the past 7 days will not be allowed to port out to a different network provider.
- This restriction is enforced to prevent fraudsters from exploiting the system by swapping SIM cards and immediately attempting to change providers using the mobile number porting process.
- Previous measures taken by the TRAI include establishing a do-not-disturb registry for spam opt-outs and mandating businesses to adhere to specific formats for transactional SMS messages.
- TRAI is also exploring options like displaying registered caller names and enhancing KYC processes for porting, taking into account the requirements of minors and dependents.
Read more: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
