Telecom News Today — September 19, 2026
India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos and more — today's telecom signal.
The rapidly evolving landscape of technology and telecommunications is bringing about innovative solutions and new challenges. In a move to curb spam calls, India is now requiring caller-ID apps to share spam reports with telcos, highlighting the country's efforts to regulate and improve the user experience. Meanwhile, the integration of AI in various applications is making headlines, with Tilly Norwood's AI-powered press tour garnering attention, albeit with mixed results.
The intersection of technology and everyday life is also being redefined, as evident from the fact that in India, the new iPhone can now be delivered faster than a pizza, showcasing the efficiency of modern logistics and supply chains. Furthermore, the vulnerability of AI systems was demonstrated by researchers who used Anthropic's Claude to hack into OpenAI, underscoring the need for robust security measures in the development and deployment of AI technologies. These developments collectively reflect the dynamic and sometimes unpredictable nature of the tech industry.
Today's signal:
• India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos (techcrunch.com)
• Tilly Norwood’s press tour is going about as well as you’d expect for an AI (techcrunch.com)
• In India, the new iPhone can arrive faster than a pizza (techcrunch.com)
• Researchers used Anthropic’s Claude to hack into OpenAI (techcrunch.com)