India, Feb. 14 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new amendments to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, to further protect consumers from unwanted spam calls and messages.

The amendments aim to tighten measures against Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) and ensure greater accountability from telecom operators, telemarketers, and businesses using commercial messaging. The regulations make it easier for consumers to report spam and empower them with better control over promotional messages.

The amendments were officially announced on February 12, 2025. The announcement was made by TRAI in Delhi, with the changes applicable across India.

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