The Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2010
| The Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2010 | |
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| An Act to respite customers from pesky marketing calls and SMS | |
| Citation | THE TELECOM COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS CUSTOMER PREFERENCE REGULATIONS, 2010 |
| Territorial extent | Whole of India |
| Enacted by | Telecom Regulatory Authority of India |
| Date enacted | 18 January 2010 |
| Date commenced | 27 September 2011 |
The Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2010 (TCCCPR) is a Regulation by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, enacted in 2010,[1] came into force from 27 September 2011. The regulation was launched by Telecom minister of India Kapil Sibal which enables people across India to respite from pesky marketing calls and SMS.[2]
Background
The Indian telecom Industry with nearly 900 million subscribers is the second largest wireless market in the world. Low tariffs and direct reach to consumers has made SMS and direct calling one of the most cost effective ways of selling services and products. However, telemarketing has become a major irritant to customers over few years.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Full text: The Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2010". CNN-IBN. 7 December 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ↑ "Ban on pesky calls, SMSs: Limit of 100 SMSs per day, certain services exempt". The Times of India. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ↑ "elcome to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Portal of the TRAI!". Nccptrai.gov.in. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
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