Why Doosra, a company that offers secondary phone numbers to users who value their privacy, has been taken offline is unknown.
The Doosra app’s operations have been essentially suspended by an order issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Users can purchase secondary mobile numbers from Doosra to give out in stores or online, where it is required to provide a number. However, doing so may expose users to unsolicited calls or texts. Similar to a traditional telecom company, the company requests identification from users in order to purchase a number.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an order essentially halting the Doosra app’s operations completely. It sells secondary mobile numbers to users to hand out at shops or online, where providing a number is mandatory, but may leave people open to spam messages or calls. The firm requires users to provide ID to buy a number, just like a conventional telecom firm would.
A virtual mobile number and doosra’s product is a virtual SMS box
The ‘virtual mobile number’ app’s founder, Aditya Vuchi, has described the app as useful for customers who are forced to hand over a phone number for making a purchase or for women who don’t want to hand out contact information to strangers. Virtual mobile numbers are used by firms like Amazon and Uber when delivery agents or drivers call customers. Doosra’s product is a virtual SMS inbox that filters out spam messages while only allowing some incoming calls.
The DoT has ordered the firm’s operations to stop
It is unclear why the DoT has ordered the firm’s operations to stop. A spokesperson for Vodafone Idea Ltd., the telco that provides the mobile numbers and network infrastructure on which it runs, said the hold on Doosra’s services by the telecom department was valid “until further orders.”
Telecommunications
Telecommunications is heavily regulated in India by the DoT, which subjects new entrants to stringent regulatory approvals that can take months or even years.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my phone number on Doosra?
Sign in to your app Tap on the ‘Setting’ icon on the bottom right of the page. To change your phone number, go to “My Profile.”
How do I make a call from my Doosra number?
You can securely return calls to any unknown number you receive by using your Doosra number without disclosing your personal number. How can I use Doosra to make a secure call? Select the ‘Call via Doosra’ option when prompted to make a secure call by clicking on the call option on the call logs screen.
What is the app for the second number in India?
Users will not need to purchase a new SIM card in order to have a “Doosra” or secondary number, thanks to the Doosra app. You can obtain a 10-digit SIM-free number with Doosra, which is designed to protect people’s identities from scammers and spammers.
Is virtual reality legal in India?
It is acceptable to use virtual numbers for business purposes.
How do I make a call to India?
How do I dial India from the US?
- Dial 011, the exit code for the USA.
- Then, dial 91, India’s country code.
- After that, dial the 2- to 4-digit long area code if you’re calling a fixed line, but skip this step if you’re dialing a cell phone number.
- Dial the local phone number and press the call button.
How do I get a virtual number on WhatsApp?
How to create a virtual phone number for WhatsApp
- Register on a virtual phone provider platform of your choice.
- Select a country code and phone number type (local, mobile, toll-free, national, etc.).
- Select a subscription period or pay-as-you-go plan.
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