TRAI starts 1601-series number rollout for utilities and logistics

TL;DR

• TRAI has initiated the implementation of 1601-series numbers in India for utilities, courier, and logistics firms.
• Telecom operators will verify eligible entities before allocation.
• Operators will allocate the numbers directly to eligible entities, not to intermediaries or aggregators.

TRAI has initiated the implementation of 1601-series numbers in India for utilities, courier, and logistics firms, according to a report by The Economic Times.

The 1601-series numbers will be allocated directly to eligible entities after verification by telecom operators in India. The allocation will not go through intermediaries or aggregators.

The reported scope of the rollout covers utilities, courier, and logistics firms. The source states that the numbering series is being implemented for these categories of entities.

Related questions

• What is the purpose of India’s 1601-series numbers?
• Which sectors are eligible for 1601-series number allocation under TRAI’s implementation?
• How will telecom operators verify entities before assigning 1601-series numbers?