Caller names to show in caller ID from November 1: DoT
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Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- indiatimes.com10:25first to report
Department Of Telecommunications India: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a new rule that will allow caller names to be displayed in caller ID from November 1, 2026, as part of updates to the Unified Licence Agreement, enhancing telecommunication transparency and security.
- Times of India10:32
The Department of Telecommunications is preparing to roll out Calling Name Presentation, a feature that shows the caller's name in addition to their number on the recipient's screen. This functionality will first be implemented on 4G networks before extending to other versions. Users will have the choice to opt-out if they utilize the calling line identification restriction service, striking a balance between enhancing caller recognition and safeguarding data privacy.
- pragativadi.com10:36
The DoT mandates telecom operators to display registered names. Discover how the caller name display enhances communication.