New rules are coming for Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL about OTPs Rules and Regulations

In today’s world of  internet and smartphones, many dangers things have arrived alongside the conveniences these technologies offer. Smartphones simplified many tasks, but they’ve also provided scammers and cyber criminals with new option to people. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has implemented Stricts measures recently to safeguard individuals against scams and online fraud and many more things.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

One Major step TRAI has taken is to instruct telecom companies to enforce message traceability. This announced in August, but  focusing on commercial messages and OTPs (One-Time Passwords). Initially, telecom companies were given a deadline of October 31 to ensure these traceability measures, but now the deadline is extended to November 31 because  major players requests like Jio, Airtel, VI, and BSNL. So the new deadline is going for these companies must comply with TRAI’s rules on tracking commercial and OTP messages very Strictly.

No OTPs starting From December 1-

It’s important if Jio, Airtel, VI, and BSNL start implementing these traceability measures on December 1, OTP messages may experience some delays but it goods for custermer security. So, if you are engaged in activities like banking or booking reservations, you have to wait for your longer for your OTP.

The new rule will be implemented from January 1, 2025, that it will affect customers of Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL. These regulations are aimed at accelerating the development of 5G infrastructure across the country. TRAI’s initiative this because the scammers often exploit fake OTP messages to gain access to individuals’ devices, resulting in significant financial losses. So by enforcing this rule across all telecom companies, TRAI aims to protect consumers more effectively.

For better Financial Transaction

The government has recently introduced these regulations under the Telecom Act, requiring all states to comply with these changes. so the new guideline, referred to as the Right of Way (RoW), establishes the costs for telecom companies when deploying infrastructure nationwide. Currently, RoW rules differ from state to state, leading to varied charges for permissions and the establishment of infrastructure across the country. So that our safety and securities are prariotises for better Financial transactions.

Source  www.digit.in