Incoming calls to show caller names from November 1: What mobile users need to know

The Government of India will make caller name identification mandatory for mobile users from November 1, 2026, to help people identify incoming calls from unknown numbers.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged telecom service providers to enable Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), which will show the caller's name along with the phone number by default on 4G and new technologies such as 5G networks.

The new system is designed to enhance caller identification and assist users in identifying legitimate calls…