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IAMAI slams TRAI for possible OTT crackdown over spam rules and data sharing
Technology
Published on 28 April 2026
WhatsApp and other OTT firms may be swept
IAMAI has accused TRAI of overstepping its authority, saying proposed spam-call regulations could unfairly target OTT platforms like WhatsApp. The industry body argues OTT services are not telecommunication services and warns that mandatory data sharing would violate constitutional principles, raising serious jurisdiction concerns for digital platforms.
- IAMAI says TRAI is overstepping its regulatory mandate
- Proposed spam rules could unintentionally target OTT platforms
- IAMAI argues OTT platforms are not telecommunication services
- Mandatory data sharing, IAMAI claims, is unconstitutional
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