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TRAI Orders 1601 Numbers To Curb Call-Based Fraud

TRAI on August 10 directed telecom companies to introduce 1601-series numbers for service and transactional calls from utilities and logistics firms. The move aims to help consumers identify genuine calls and reduce fraud through regular mobile numbers. Eligible entities must be onboarded within 90 days. The numbers cannot be used for promotional calls.