TRAI goes strict on unsolicited calls and SMSs

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has said that it is monitoring and enforcing the regulations for protection of consumers from unsolicited calls and SMSs.

The regulator has disconnected 111 subscribers and has even issued notices to 1122 subscribers in this regard.

According to the regulations issued by the authority if any unsolicited commercial calls and SMSs are sent from individual numbers, notice will be served to the customer and his number will be disconnected on second violation.

''Registered subscribers receiving UCC may lodge their complaint by dialing or sending SMS to 1909'' said TRAI.