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1600-Series Adoption
December 22 , 2025
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- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)-regulated entities to use 1600-series phone numbers for service and transactional calls.
- The deadline for adoption of 1600-series numbers is February 15, 2026.
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allocated the 1600-series for use by entities in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
- The 1600-series helps consumers identify legitimate calls and reduces the risk of fraud and spam.
- The mandate follows similar rules issued earlier for entities regulated by RBI, SEBI, and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
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