Bulk SMS Latest Updated TRAI Rules: Comply with New Regulation for Sending BULKSMS in India

 

To send BulkSMS in India, DLT - Distributed Ledger Technology, is a new TRAI SMS Regulation and according to that it would be mandatory for any entity that intends to send a communication through messaging and voice gateway have to register on the DLT platforms. The reason to initiate in DLT that everything is going to digital and in this digitalization to keep, manage and maintain the record of sender IDs and template is very difficult. Simultaneously, It’s very crucial to secure the data, TRAI has got a solution to secure the data as an advanced extension of the Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology. It’s the most visible changes in the process to send SMS. According to this regulation, Only registered entities will be allowed from operators to send SMS.

 

We know that you have many queries for DLT, How to register for DLT, Why DLT registration is crucial, If you will not register for DLT can you share SMS in that case, Is entity registration is enough. You can go through with this article to get in-depth sights regarding all aspects of DLT.

 

As we have previously explained regarding DLT, so you can go through it and get answers of your questions regarding to DLT - https://bit.ly/39EZxNi

 

What is DLT - Distributed Ledger Technology ?

 

Blockchain based DLT platform – Basically launched by TRAI to counter SMS spam, to emerged a secure platform with robust verification and authentication to restrict unauthorized changes, to secure Client Database. It would be beneficial for everyone including Customers, Access Providers, Business Entities & Telemarketers. 

 

If we consider analytical report of Distributed Ledger Technology, we found that it’s an efficient resource for safe and secure data to handle and build more confidence in the UCC ecosystem for the principal entities. The main motive is to be met by technological solution is to Protect Consumers, Protect Interests of Telecom Service Providers and Promote Competition and to use Sensitive Information in Secure Manner. Broad spectrum of distributed ledger models - Different degrees of centralization and different types of access control, to suit different business needs.

 

Benefits of DLT 

It would be beneficial for everyone including Customers, Access Providers Business Entities & Telemarketers.

For Customers

·         Avoid victimization

·         Avoid Inconvenience because of UCC from UTMs

·    Enables faster resolution of UCC related complaints and Implements choices to come very quickly in to force.

 

For Access Providers

 

·        Avoid loss of business opportunities

·        Reduce regulatory burden

·        Provide opportunity to test and develop new processes

·         Provide capability to trace default ingentity in case of non-compliances entities.

 

Telemarketers

 

·         It provides ease to do business

·         Reduce risk as chances of flouting of regulatory compliances would be less

·         Lower upfront cost to start telemarketing business

·      Enhance volume of business due to flexible options to customers as many may like to receive such messages in their leisure time

·     Enhance business opportunities for them as they can participate in new functions and roles such as consent acquisition

 

Business Entities

·        Enhance business opportunities

·        Enable to keep client data in safe and secure manner

·     Protect Brand Credentials as it would provide capabilities to display their identity after authentication

·        Lower risks because of avoiding chances of non-compliances

·    Provide options to connect directly with the entities that are actually carrying out regulatory functions.

 

TRAI evolves, DLT Solutions will continue to adapt and provide emerging technology solutions to our customers with a broad portfolio.

To reach out a common conclusion, we just want to inform we have shared SMS and mails on regular basis related to this TRAI update to register for DLT. But if still you have not register till now; you can access now and register. It can help to share and reach your messages to direct clients without any hurdles. 

 

Entity Registration | TRAI DLT Registration Guidelines |

We have all the Operators, but for DLT Registration, we recommend Videocon, Airtel and Reliance Jio, as they are Fast and Free for our clients. Kindly apply on all three simultaneously, so that you can get the Header Approved on at least one of them and then your SMS will not be impacted. 

Entity Registration Process for PingConnect (Videocon): 

1. Signup Link: https://pingconnect.in/entity/register-with (NO need to pay Rs 5900; click OK on Rs 5900 popup; we will arrange a fee waiver for you)

2.  Documents for PingConnect: Like PAN, GST, Proof of Identity, Proof of Address 

3.  Authorization Letter for PingConnect: This is a letter on company's letter head, where the Director or Owner of the Company will Authorize the person doing this Registration. (Sample Authorization Letter- http://9m.io/4BSU) (In case the Director or Owner himself is doing this Registration, he needs to upload a document that shows he is the Director (MoA or GST). 

4.  Payment for PingConnect: Type 00 in the payment option. 

5.  Verification: You will get OTP on Mobile Number and Verification Link on Registered Email Id. Post Email Verification, Kindly share these details on support@bulksmsind.in and we will request the Telecom Operator to approve your application at the earliest- Organization Name, Registered Mail Id, Application Number.

(If you are unable to find the Verification Link, search for an email from noreply@infotelconnect.com (Also check the SPAM and Email Firewall). If you still failed to find the Email, kindly share Organization Name, Registered Email Id and your concern to SUPPORT@BULKSMSIND.IN).

6. Share Details: Once Mobile and Email is Verified successfully, kindly share these details and we will request the Telecom Operator (Videocon) to approve your application at the earliest:

Organization Name:
Registered Mail Id:
DLT Platform Name:
Application Number:
Entity or Telemarketer: 
Date of Application:

6.  Login Credentials: Approval will take around 2-3 days and then you will get an Entity Id and Login Credentials on the Registered Email Id by Telecom Operator. 

7.  Post Login: Kindly login and apply your Header (Sender Id) → Help Doc

8. Test SMS: Once the Header is approved on any one of the DLT platforms, it will be automatically synced with the Common Operator Platform in around 24-36 hrs. Once synced, your SMS will start getting delivered from your approved Header. If after 36 hrs, your SMS is not getting delivered from the approved Header, kindly drop an Email to support@bulksmsind.in.

Help Doc: PingConnect User Manual for Entity/Company Registration- http://9m.io/4BrW.

 

Entity Registration Process for Airtel: 

1. Signup Link: https://dltconnect.airtel.in/registrar/validatepan/

2. Form Filling: Fill the form and upload the required documents.

3. Form Submission: Submit the application and you will get the approval a couple of days.

4. Headers Registration: Once registration is approved, kindly login and add your Headers (Sender ID) and it will be approved in a day or two.

5. Test SMS: Once the Header is approved on any one of the DLT platforms, it will be automatically synced with the Common Operator Platform in around 24-36 hrs. Once synced, your SMS will start getting delivered from your approved Header. If after 36 hrs, your SMS is not getting delivered from the approved Header

Entity Registration Process for Reliance Jio:

 

1. Signup Link: https://trueconnect.jio.com/#/

2. Form Filling: Fill the form and upload the required documents.

3. Form Submission: Submit the application and you will get the approval in a day or two.

4. Headers Registration: Once registration is approved, kindly login and add your Headers (Sender ID) and it will be approved in a day or two.

5. Test SMS: Once Header is approved on DLT platform, it will be synced on Global Platform in around 24 hrs and you will then be able to use your Header for sending SMS. If your SMS is not getting delivered from your Header even after 24 hrs from Header approval time, kindly drop an Email to support@bulksmsind.in

For Technology Driven and Encourages Automation and to Reduce the burden on access providers, DLT has regulate. It will brings efficiency in UCC Ecosystem and stream line the processes with using Cloud Services. It works as providing each function to maintain separate log of activity and TSP to frame Code of Practices and compliance through technology. Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is mandatory for Access Providers to adopt as to setup a Regulatory Sand box for testing implementation of regulatory checks using DLT networks.