India Set to Display Verified Caller Names by Default as TRAI Approves CNAP System, Marking Major Step in Digital Safety and Transparency

In a world where technology continues to blur the boundaries between imagination and reality, India is taking a decisive leap toward safer and more transparent communication.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has given its green signal to a groundbreaking proposal that will soon allow mobile users to see the verified name of the person calling them — a feature known as Calling Name Presentation (CNAP).

This move, championed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signals a new era where anonymity over phone calls will steadily fade, and digital identity will become more accountable.

As digital services grow and fraudulent calls become increasingly sophisticated, technology is once again stepping in as society’s shield.

Under this new system, the caller’s verified name — the one submitted during SIM registration — will automatically flash on the recipient’s screen during an incoming call.

Unlike third-party caller-ID apps that rely on crowd-sourced data, this service will pull information directly from telecom databases, ensuring authenticity and minimizing the risk of misinformation or spoofing.

For users uncomfortable with the feature, an opt-out provision will be available — but the service will be activated by default for everyone.

Telecom operators have been instructed to build a dedicated caller-name database and match call information through the Local Number Portability Database before delivering verified identity details to receivers’ screens.

From urban metros to rural corners, the system aims to fundamentally transform how Indians respond to unknown numbers — enabling quicker decisions, enhanced security, and reduced exposure to scams.

Before this nationwide rollout, pilot tests were conducted on 4G and 5G packet-switched networks in select cities.

While technology upgrades will still be needed for older systems, the tests proved one thing clearly: the infrastructure for this digital milestone is within reach.

In an era where technology governs everything from navigation to banking, the ability to finally know who is calling — without depending on third-party platforms — is not just an innovation. It is empowerment, trust, and safety woven into every ring of the phone.

And just like that, another futuristic idea quietly becomes a part of everyday life in India.

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