India's government has taken a step to curb spammers by introducing apps that can detect and flag outbound calls as spam. One of these apps, Truecaller, claims it will now share its data with telecom operators, who could then use this information to better block spam calls.
Truecaller, which is one of the most popular mobile number-based directories in India, has been a thorn in the side of spammers for years. By identifying numbers that are prone to spam calls, Truecaller can flag them for review by its users and telecom operators. However, the app's data is currently only shared within the directory itself.
Telecom operators say they will use this information to block calls more effectively, while also gaining valuable insights into call patterns from spammers. For instance, they may be able to target specific numbers that have been flagged as spam. The move comes amid growing concerns about spam calls and their potential for driving down internet speeds due to the high volume of unwanted traffic.