TRAI Grants Extension to Access Providers for Whitelisting URLs and OTT Links

Access Providers Given Until October 1, 2024, to Meet New Security Standards.

Highlights

  • The original mandate aimed to block traffic containing unwhitelisted URLs, APKs, or OTT links to curb misuse and enhance security.
  • Call-back number regulations' implementation has been postponed, with a revised schedule to be announced later.
  • Access Providers must submit updated status reports within 15 days and full compliance reports within 30 days of the directive.

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TRAI Grants Extension to Access Providers for Whitelisting URLs and OTT Links
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has granted Access Providers an extension until October 1, 2024, to comply with new regulations on whitelisting URLs, APKs, and OTT links. The original directive, issued on August 20, 2024, requires Access Providers to block any traffic containing unwhitelisted URLs, APKs, or OTT links. This measure aims to curb the misuse of headers and content templates, enhancing security within the telecom sector.

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Implementation of Call-Back Number

Further, in response to concerns from Access Providers, TRAI has also postponed the timeline for implementing call-back numbers, with a revised schedule to be announced separately.

"The TRAI has directed all Access Providers to furnish to the Authority an updated status on action taken within fifteen days and a compliance report within thirty days from date of issue of this Direction," The Ministry of Communications said in an official statement on August 30.

TRAI Granted Extension

Earlier in August, TRAI mandated that, starting September 1, 2024, telecom providers must block any messages containing URLs or APKs that are not whitelisted as part of efforts to curb the spread of malicious links. Now, in response to requests from Access Providers for additional time, TRAI has granted an extension for the implementation of this mandate.

Also Read: TRAI Enforces New Anti-Spam Regulations: Telecom Firms to Disconnect Offenders

This extension gives Access Providers additional time to ensure their systems meet the new security standards.

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Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

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