⚡ Quick answer

• UCC is any commercial call or message sent without the recipient’s prior consent, as defined by TRAI.

• When a telecom user reports such communication to their operator, we immediately review the complaint, ask the business for valid opt-in proof, and take action—including service restriction and financial penalty—if the proof is missing or invalid.

When should I use this guide?

Open these instructions whenever you need to understand MyOperator’s end-to-end process for receiving, investigating, and resolving UCC complaints in line with Indian telecom regulations.

1. What is UCC?

Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) is any commercial call or message that reaches a telecom user without their prior consent. (Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India – TRAI)

2. When is a UCC complaint lodged? 

A user may ask their operator to raise a complaint when:

• A promotional or marketing call is received without opt-in consent.

• The recipient believes the communication was unsolicited.

The operator then starts the regulatory review process and notifies MyOperator.

3. Our commitment to compliance 

We strictly follow all applicable telecom regulations. Businesses on our platform must:

• Obtain valid, verifiable opt-in consent before sending commercial communication

• Keep accurate records of that consent.

• Avoid spam, unsolicited marketing, and any misuse of telecom services.

4. How we handle UCC complaints (5-step process)

1. The complaint is reviewed internally.
2. The concerned business account is notified.
3. Valid opt-in proof is requested from the business.
4. The documentation is reviewed against regulatory requirements.
5. Appropriate action is taken—this may include service restriction and a financial penalty.

These actions protect consumers, ensure compliance, and provide a fair investigation.

5. What is opt-in consent? 

Opt-in consent means the complainant explicitly agreed to receive communication from the business within the last six months. Acceptable collection methods include:

Businesses must store these records and present them on request.

6. Important note on number deactivation 

Telecom operators or government authorities may suspend or deactivate numbers if they suspect regulatory violations. In such cases:

• Detailed reasons may not be shared.

• Restoration timelines may vary.

• Reactivation is subject to the regulator’s approval, not MyOperator’s discretion.

7. Process flow diagram

Alt-text: Sequence showing user → operator → MyOperator → business; branch to closure or service restriction.

8. When this does NOT work? 

The complaint process will not clear the business if:

• Opt-in proof is missing, older than six months, or falsified.

• The business fails to respond within the specified timeline.

• The operator or authority has already deactivated the number.

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