India to make caller ID service CNAP mandatory from November 1

Indian authorities are rolling out their own Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service. Displaying the caller's name will become mandatory for all subscribers starting November 1, as part of efforts to curb spam calls.

• CNAP becomes mandatory for all subscribers from November 1
• The service identifies and displays the caller's name
• Aimed at reducing spam calls
• The service is government-run, not operator-run