Truecaller battles India telecom regulator over anti‑spam regulations

Truecaller, a mobile caller‑ID and spam‑blocking service, is facing a regulatory dispute in India. The conflict centers on the country's telecom regulator's anti‑spam rules. Truecaller, a mobile caller‑ID and spam‑blocking service, is facing a regulatory dispute

in India. The conflict centers on the country's telecom regulator's anti‑spam rules. India’s telecom regulator has raised concerns about how Truecaller handles spam calls. Truecaller argues that its approach complies with existing regulations. The company says

its service helps users avoid unwanted calls. The regulator, however, is reviewing the app’s compliance with anti‑spam policies. Truecaller CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala is publicly addressing the issue. The outcome could affect how spam‑filtering apps operate in the Indian market.