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India's DoT Mandates CNAP Database Queries on All 4G+ Networks From November 1 2026
India's telecom regulator has ordered mandatory caller name presentation on 4G and newer networks from November 1 2026 via centralized subscriber databases. The move extends existing identification infrastructure with limited safeguards and no independent oversight. Broader pattern indicates incremental expansion of state-linked identity linkage across voice networks.
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Next operational milestone is the February 2027 TRAI compliance report; any TSP reporting under 95 percent query success rate on 4G traffic will trigger show-cause notices.
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TRAI: CNAP query success rate on 4G traffic exceeds 92 percent in the February 2027 compliance report.
Sources (2)
- [1]DoT Circular on CNAP Implementation(https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/CNAP-Circular-13Oct2026.pdf)
- [2]TRAI Consultation Paper on Caller Name Display 2024(https://trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/CP_Caller_Name_2024.pdf)