BULK SMSES
Sebi bars 11 entities for fraudulent trading in Supreme Tex Mart stock
In its first interim order dated February 2017, the regulator barred Gautam Sanjay Khandelwal from accessing the markets for sending SMSes and trading in the scrip of STML.
Sebi fines 15 entities for fraudulent trading activities using bulk SMSes
An investigation was conducted by Sebi in the scrip of the company during April 2014 to May 2015 period. It was found that from July 25, 2014, bulk SMSes were circulated with recommendations to buy the shares of the company.
Trai directs corporates to comply with directive on pesky messages
“It has been decided that those Principal Entities which do not comply with the regulatory requirements, will be notified by the Access Providers to comply with the regulatory requirements within 3 days time period failing which the names of defaulting entities would be displayed on the website,” the Trai said in a press note.
Telcos stop issuing delivery reports on bulk SMSes, companies fret
Companies who send bulk SMS with numeric headers are complaining that not revealing which SMS was actually delivered to the end user means they won't be able to ascertain if their SMS reached its target audience. Also, they will now need to pay for all the messages, irrespective of whether they were delivered or not.
Trai scraps rule that mandated 100 SMSes at discounted rates
This means operators will have a free hand in fixing charges for such bulk SMSes by non-commercial users, and Trai's practice of forbearance will extend to such messages too, an official explained.
Sebi bans 10 entities for fraudulent trade with fake SMSes
The regulator has collectively referred Goldleaf and the six individuals as "identified entities".
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BSE cautions market participants against unsolicited SMSes
Sebi, last week, announced that it has got help from telecom regulator Trai to curb fraudulent bulk SMSes that entrap gullible investors with stock tips promising huge financial gains.
Telemarketers take WhatsApp route for bulk SMSes
The rules that apply to unwanted marketing calls and SMSes don’t apply on the messages sent on Whatsapp. In fact, the social media is largely unregulated.
Keep an eye on bulk purchase of SIM cards: Delhi EC to telecos
The Chief Electoral Officer held a couple of meetings with the telecom operators following which the directions have been issued.
Election Commission seeks daily report on bulk SMSes from telcos
Service providers must also issue same directions to third party operators that book bulk messages on operators' networks.
Delhi polls: Department of Telecom asks operators to submit information on bulk SMSes
The DoT has also called for a complete prohibition of bulk SMSes from 5 PM on December 2 to 5 PM on December 4 as polling will take place in Delhi on December 4.
Election Commission bans political bulk SMSes 48 hours prior to polling
Delhi Election Commission directed all mobile service providers to stop "political" bulk SMS services 48 hours before Assembly election to ensure that parties do not influence voters.
Government withdraws ban on bulk SMSs, MMSs with immediate effect
The restriction on sending more than five SMSes in one go and more than 20 KB of data through mobile phones came into force on August 17.
Govt increases SMS limit to 20 per day instead of 5
According to a notification by Ministry of Communication, it has been decided to revise permissible limit of "bulk SMS/MMS".
Government's ban on bulk SMSes, MMSes hits pre-paid users
Telecom companies lose: Rs 400 crore. But a part of this will be made up by an increase in call revenues.
Assam violence: Govt bans bulk SMSes, MMSes for 15 days across the country to keep a check on rumours
To check spread of rumours which has led to exodus of north eastern people from states, govt banned from today bulk SMSes and MMSes.
Pesky messages back? TRAI raises SMS limit to 200 per day per SIM
Telecom consumers will now be able to send up to 200 SMSes per day from a SIM, as against the earlier limit of just 100 SMSes per day imposed by the TRAI.
Trai slaps charge on bulk SMSes
Trai will impose a charge to deter tele-marketers from delivering bulk SMSes in defiance of a three-week-old ban on unsolicited calls and text messages.
Centre not to renew ban against bulk SMSes
Reasonably convinced that the threat of a communal outbreak following the Ayodhya verdict has passed, the Centre on Monday decided against renewing the ban on bulk SMS and MMS, besides withdrawing the alert issued across states on judgement eve.
Govt extends ban on bulk SMSes till Oct 4
The government is apprehensive that some extreme elements may foment trouble by inciting communal passions during the period.
Ban on bulk SMSes affecting 'Just Dial' services, customers
The imposed ban on bulk SMSes by Govt in the face of Ayodhya verdict has affected the services of local search engine 'Just Dial', which provides local information across multiple cities in India.
Govt extends ban on bulk SMSes, MMSes till Sept 29
The govt on Thursday extended till September 29 the ban on bulk SMSes and MMSes as a preventive measure in view of the court verdict on the Ayodhya title suit.
Ban on bulk SMS till Ayodhya ruling
The government on Wednesday banned bulk SMSes and MMSes for three days leading to the Ayodhya verdict on September 24.
Govt bans bulk SMSes and MMSes ahead of Ayodhya verdict
As a measure of abundant caution in the face of Ayodhya verdict, the govt on Wednesday banned bulk SMSes and MMSes for three days with immediate effect.
Bharti Airtel for termination charge on bulk SMSes
Bharti Airtel has said imposing a termination charge on bulk messages would help curb the practice of tele marketing companies intruding into the privacy of subscribers.
DoT asked to rescind SMS ban in Kashmir
Mobile subscribers in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) can continue sending and receiving SMSes.
Development, youth & unity is Congress slogan for polls
While the BJP continues to hunt for a creative agency with its Rs 250 crore poll advertising account for the upcoming general elections, the Congress is a step ahead already.
Your DNC now covers SMS too
Mobile phone subscribers should be able to heave a sigh of relief from this month for they will not receive unsolicited commercial communications (UCC) through SMS, thanks to a recent TRAI notification.
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