TRAI has started rolling out Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature in India, which will show the verified name of the caller on incoming calls. This network-level feature protects against fake calls and scams and does not rely on third-party apps like Truecaller. It will be made available to all mobile users by March or April 2026.
CNAP Features Live in India: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has started implementing Calling Name Presentation i.e. CNAP feature in India in a phased manner. Under this feature, the verified name of the caller will be visible on the screen on every incoming call. After getting approval in October 2025, live trials started last month and it will be made available to all 4G and 5G network users by March or April 2026. This feature is designed to protect against fake calls and tele-scams.
Identification from CNAP now directly on the screen
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has started rolling out Calling Name Presentation or CNAP feature in India. Under this feature, now the verified name of the caller will appear on the screen on every incoming call. After its framework was approved in October 2025, its live testing began last month and the plan is to make it available to all mobile users by March or April 2026.
The CNAP feature aims to curb the increasing cases of fake calls and tele-scams. Now users will be able to take right decisions by identifying calls coming from unknown numbers, which will reduce the chances of fraud and fraud.
Difference from data source and Truecaller
CNAP does not rely on any third-party apps or crowdsourced data. This feature shows the caller name directly from the KYC-verified records of the telecom companies. That means the name that appears on the call will be legally linked to that number.
In contrast, Truecaller relies on names submitted by users, which may contain false or misleading information. CNAP is a network-level feature, so it becomes difficult to fake identities.
Phase wise rollout and support
Telecom companies have already started the trial of CNAP on 4G and 5G networks. It will be added later on the old network. Apart from this, smartphone manufacturing companies will have to provide CNAP support in their devices within six months.
This feature will increase the reliability of caller ID and protect users from the risk of unknown numbers.
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