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The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has announced new regulations to combat unsolicited telemarketing calls and protect consumer privacy. Key measures include: - Telemarketers must register their numbers in a special commercial database. - An anti-spam alert service will notify citizens with an "NTRA Alert" when contacted by a registered number. - The regulations align with the Consumer Protection Law No. 181 of 2018, ensuring businesses respect consumer privacy. - Citizens should report unregistered calls to their mobile operator or the NTRA hotline 155 or website. Telemarketers and mobile operators have a one (1)-month grace period to comply, after which legal and regulatory actions will be enforced against violators. In June, Telecom Egypt reported a 90% reduction in scam and unwanted robocalls after implementing Enea's voice firewall. Source: Egypt Today #NTRA #TelemarketingRegulations #ConsumerPrivacy #Egypt #AntiSpam #Telecom #ConsumerProtection #PrivacyMatters

Shocking SMS Blaster Statistics Did you know that SMS Blaster fraud costs the telecom industry billions annually? Don't let your network be a target. Join our webinar https://lnkd.in/dfd9R7HG to learn how to protect your business. #SMSBlaster #industrystats #fraudprevention

Can't stress this enough... if your business is availing of internet/cloud-based communications solutions (e.g. VoIP PBX), make sure you're not exposed to the forthcoming blocking measures. Read up, and take action if necessary. #voip #cloudcommunications #cpaas #ucaas #unifiedcommunications #slamthescam #ippbx

This week, the Canadian Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (CSTAC) released an article to inform Canadians about rising crimes targeting telecom infrastructure. These crimes can be dangerous and cause the loss of essential services, like 911, disruption to commerce, and disconnection of telephone and Internet services for residents, businesses, and public buildings such as hospitals and schools. Learn more about these crimes and what to do if you witness one here: https://lnkd.in/eePUzVzD #CriticalInfrastructure

The MCA recognises the benefits that businesses and other organisations can gain by using internet- or cloud-based communications solutions. However, a number of such solutions are being provided by unauthorised service providers. As from 1 November 2024, calls with Maltese numbers starting with 1, 2, or 8 placed via such unauthorised service providers will be blocked by locally authorised network operators. These blocking measures are primarily intended to stop scam calls that spoof Maltese numbers in the calling line identification (CLI). Check if you are currently using such unauthorised solutions, and take action! Dial +356 2400 2400 from within your solution. If you don’t hear an announcement that confirms authorisation, contact your service provider for further assistance. For more information, check our FAQs on Scam Communications by clicking here: (https://lnkd.in/dzWtqiVz).

#trai Dear Telecom Consumers, • Do you have issues with Telecom Service Providers? • Do you have some suggestions to be executed? • We will take your problems to mobile companies & Government. • We will try to address your issues and resolve your problems. • We will also discuss how to be protected from frauds.

Orange BurkinaFaso has entrusted VOX SOLUTIONS with the complete operational management of its "International A2P Voice & SMS" service, dedicated to international companies identified by virtual phone numbers or names as SMS senderID on application platforms. This is a best practice increasingly adopted by mobile operators in Africa, to effectively combat telephony fraud and boost revenues from international traffic. However, it is important to note that there is still no "2-way A2P Voice & SMS" service offering in these African countries dedicated to local businesses identified by virtual fixed numbers, as is the case in Western countries where the unified communications market is booming, constituting a major lever for digital transformation. To fill this gap, GTS Africa has set itself the mission of supporting incumbent operators in Africa in the provision of virtual fixed numbers associated with enterprise cloud communication platforms.

India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, has ordered service providers to block all promotional calls from unregistered senders to tackle the rising issue of spam calls. Providers that violate this directive face blacklisting and disconnection from networks for up to two years. To prevent spammers from switching networks, all telecom providers must be informed within 24 hours of any violation, and the offender's phone lines must be cut off. Providers are also required to submit regular reports on actions taken against spam calls. This move aims to reduce spam calls significantly, addressing increasing consumer complaints and potential fraud risks. #SpamCallBlock #TelecomRegulation #TRAI #ConsumerProtection #SpamPrevention #IndiaTelecom #StopSpamCalls #TechNews #DigitalSecurity

Pakistani internet users faced another day of disruption on January 20, compounding the recent challenges with online connectivity. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) explained the blackout by citing ongoing system upgrades, assuring the public that it was a technical necessity. However, the provided timeline of “2 to 3 months” raised concerns among citizens. During a press conference, Director General Ahmed Shamim Pirzada, accompanied by Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi and FIA Cybercrime Director of Operations Waqaruddin Syed, faced a skeptical audience. The timing of the outage, coinciding with an announced online event by a specific political party, led to suspicions of intentional disruption. This skepticism was fueled by a familiar pattern of disruptions on December 17 and January 7, contributing to the perception of deliberate throttling. Minister Solangi reiterated the technical glitch explanation but acknowledged the possibility of further interruptions. #PTA #Pakistan #telecom #communication #CyberCrime #politics #Mobile #signal #connection #sparkpakistan

🌍 Introducing Groundbreaking Efforts to Block Scam Calls in Finland 🇫🇮 An eye-opening article by Clement Njoki as the latest Finnish Move Blocks Over 200,000 Scam Calls a Day. In 2020, Finland faced losses of EUR 7.1 million due to scam calls. By 2022, with proactive measures from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom), these losses dramatically dropped to just EUR 600. How did they achieve this? Through strict enforcement of updated Regulation 28, targeting caller ID spoofing—a prevalent technique among scammers to mask their identities. This initiative, led by Klaus Nieminen at Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom / Transport- och kommunikationsverket Traficom, showcases a robust collaboration between the government and telecom operators, setting a precedent in cybersecurity and scam prevention. This regulation not only blocked spoofed calls effectively but also safeguarded the personal information of countless Finns, significantly reducing the incidence of scam calls. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/M7dJBfM #CyberSecurity #Telecoms #Regulations #GlobalAntiScamAlliance #ScamPrevention #Spoofing #Finland #Innovation #Suomi