Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Unknown Calls Now Show Names
Have you noticed names appearing on your phone when unknown numbers call?
This is due to a new feature called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) being introduced in India.
The Department of Telecommunications and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India have directed telecom companies to implement this feature.
It shows the name associated with a phone number, even if it's not saved in your contacts.
This change is happening gradually, so you might start seeing it soon if you haven't already.
It's designed to help you identify who's calling, even if you don't have their number saved.
Unknown numbers now display caller names on phones in India.
This is due to the introduction of the CNAP feature.
The feature is being rolled out gradually across the country.
It is initiated by the Department of Telecommunications and TRAI.
The purpose is to help users identify unknown callers.
- Who
- Indian telecom users
- What
- Introduction of CNAP feature
- When
- Over the past few weeks
- Where
- India
- Why
- To display caller names for unknown numbers
- Feature
- Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)
- Region
- India
- Initiated By
- Department of Telecommunications and TRAI
- Purpose
- Display caller names for unknown numbers
- Status
- Gradual rollout