A major shift in caller identification in India is underway with the introduction of the Central Number Allocation & Authentication Platform (CNAP), a government-backed caller ID service. This move could change how people identify unknown callers and potentially challenge the long-standing dominance of apps like Truecaller.
What is CNAP?
CNAP is designed to authenticate and display the caller’s identity directly through telecom networks, ensuring that users know who is calling without needing a third-party app. The system aims to reduce spam calls, scams, and fraudulent numbers, making communication safer for everyone.
Truecaller vs CNAP:
· Truecaller has been the go-to app for identifying unknown numbers, blocking spam calls, and managing contacts.
· CNAP, being integrated at the network level, does not require users to install any app and can provide verified caller information, potentially making it more reliable.
· With the government-backed platform, user privacy and data security may be stronger compared to third-party apps.
Telecom experts say CNAP could be a game-changer for caller identification in india, though apps like Truecaller may still hold an edge with additional features like call blocking, messaging, and community-based spam reporting.
As CNAP rolls out, indian users may soon have the option to see verified caller IDs without depending on third-party apps, signaling a new era in secure and transparent telecommunication.
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