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Important Phone Number Series Can't Be Blocked, While an App Can Block Others

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India says numbers starting with 1600 are for essential communications and cannot be blocked.

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Key Points

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1600 series numbers are protected to ensure important messages get through.

Do Not Disturb can block the 140 series to reduce unwanted calls.

The regulator created the rule to make essential communications trustworthy.

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The Do Not Disturb mobile application is allowed to block calls that start with the 140 series.

These rules aim to keep important messages reliable for citizens.

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

The government agency that creates and enforces rules for telephone and internet services in India

Do Not Disturb

A phone application that prevents certain calls from ringing

designated series

A specific set of phone numbers assigned for a particular use

trustworthy

Reliable and dependable

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