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What makes Airtel’s spam filter different from others?

By Adv Shoeb Hakim28 Sep 20241 min read

Bharti Airtel has introduced an innovative AI-driven tool designed to combat spam, successfully identifying an astonishing 115 million spam calls and 3.6 million spam messages within just a single day on its network. This cutting-edge technology provides real-time alerts to customers, notifying them of potential spam communications, thereby enhancing user experience and security.

One of the standout features of this service is its broad accessibility; it is automatically enabled for all Airtel customers, eliminating the need for any app downloads and ensuring compatibility across various operating systems. This seamless integration allows users to benefit from enhanced protection without any additional effort.

In a proactive move, Airtel’s CEO has engaged with multiple regulatory authorities to discuss the tool’s capabilities, with the goal of reducing fraudulent activities while safeguarding legitimate business communications.

This initiative aligns with the ongoing efforts of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which is actively working to block unapproved web addresses, APK files, and OTT links in messages, with a compliance deadline set for October 13.

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Shoeb Hakim

Shoeb Hakim

I train the people who protect India. And I defend those who need protection. Previously Head of AML & Client ID (AVP), Credit Suisse. Police faculty since 1995.

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