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New Delhi: Now when you receive a call from an unknown number the callers name will appear on your mobile screen along with their number without the need to use any app. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have taken this step to prevent fraudulent calls. This name will be the same as the one provided in the ID proof provided when purchasing a mobile number connection. This will be the default feature. If a user does not want this feature they can deactivate it. Telecom companies conducted a trial of this service in the Mumbai and Haryana circles last year. Here’s what TRAI and DoT decided In February 2024 TRAI sent a recommendation to DoT for a service called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) that it should be enabled only when the consumer receiving the call requests it. In its letter back to TRAI DoT stated that this service should be available by default. If a consumer receiving a call does not want this service they can request to have it disabled. TRAI has accepted DoTs opinion and now both departments are unanimous. Changes to prevent fraudulent calls This step has been taken to prevent fraudulent calls and cybercrimes such as digital arrests and financial scams across the country. This will ensure that consumers know who is calling them enabling them to identify fraudulent calls. These will be exempted Consumers who have taken the Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR) feature will not have their names displayed when receiving calls. This feature is provided to ordinary consumers officials of central intelligence agencies and VIPs. Phone companies thoroughly vet ordinary customers who have taken the CLIR feature and ensure that law enforcement agencies have access to it if needed. Bulk connections call centers and telemarketers cannot take advantage of this feature.