Trai Extends SMS Web Link Deadline to October 1
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Aug 30, 2024 17:28
Trai extends the deadline for telecom operators to block unverified SMSs with web links until October 1st, giving them more time to comply with new regulations aimed at securing the telecom ecosystem.
![Trai Extends SMS Web Link Deadline to October 1](https://im.rediff.com/money/2021/mar/26sms.jpg)
Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com
New Delhi, Aug 30 (PTI) Telecom regulator Trai has extended the deadline for telecom operators to check transmission of SMSs that contain web links, which are not whitelisted, by a month to October 1, an official statement said on Friday.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had set a deadline of September 1 to block all messages containing web links or app download links, which are not whitelisted.
The regulator said that a one-month extension has been given in response to the requests by the telecom operators for additional time.
"Trai has granted a one-month extension to Access Providers to comply with its Direction issued on August 20, 2024, regarding the whitelisting of URLs/ APKs/ OTT links. The revised Direction mandates that all Access Providers ensure that traffic containing URLs/ APKs/ OTT links, which are not whitelisted, is not permitted with effect from October 1, 2024," the statement said.
Trai has brought in new rules with an aim to curb the misuse of sms headers and content templates, ensuring a more secure and efficient telecom ecosystem.
The regulator has mandated telecom operators to ensure that all messages from sender to receiver are traceable from November 1 onwards.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had set a deadline of September 1 to block all messages containing web links or app download links, which are not whitelisted.
The regulator said that a one-month extension has been given in response to the requests by the telecom operators for additional time.
"Trai has granted a one-month extension to Access Providers to comply with its Direction issued on August 20, 2024, regarding the whitelisting of URLs/ APKs/ OTT links. The revised Direction mandates that all Access Providers ensure that traffic containing URLs/ APKs/ OTT links, which are not whitelisted, is not permitted with effect from October 1, 2024," the statement said.
Trai has brought in new rules with an aim to curb the misuse of sms headers and content templates, ensuring a more secure and efficient telecom ecosystem.
The regulator has mandated telecom operators to ensure that all messages from sender to receiver are traceable from November 1 onwards.
Source: PTI
Read More On:
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.
You May Like To Read
TODAY'S MOST TRADED COMPANIES
- Company Name
- Price
- Volume
- Vodafone Idea L
- 15.63 ( -4.17)
- 51716103
- Srestha Finvest
- 1.94 ( -1.02)
- 39556969
- Inventure Growth & S
- 2.47 ( -19.81)
- 31916723
- Genpharmasec Ltd
- 3.51 ( -4.88)
- 21009955
- GTL Infrastructure
- 2.68 ( -0.37)
- 16825789
MORE NEWS
![Pakistan Economy...](https://im.rediff.com/80-80/money/2022/jul/28pak-economy.jpg)
Pakistan Economy Stabilizing: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the economy is moving towards...
![Royal Enfield...](https://im.rediff.com/80-80/money/2016/aug/10enfield.jpg)
Royal Enfield Sales Dip 5% in August - PTI
Royal Enfield reported a 5% decline in total sales in August, with domestic sales...
Hero MotoCorp Sales Rise 5% in August:...
Hero MotoCorp's August wholesales climbed 5% year-on-year to 5,12,360 units, driven by...