MTS announced the launch of a function for blocking unwanted calls in the Defender application for subscribers of any operators.
All incoming calls detect results depending on the threat:
► red: controlled dangerous
► yellow: warns about possible spam
► green: reliable calls
Red calls are automatically forwarded to a bot, which independently talks to the scammer. Call blocking and full conversation transcript.
The database of telephone numbers is constantly updated using Big Data technology from MTS, using information from open sources and directories. The number of active uses of caller ID functions in the Defender application increased by 14% over the month compared to the first quarter. Spam complaints have increased by 55%, which shows that users need to block unwanted calls.
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We closely monitor the needs of our customers and minimize the number of fraudulent phone attacks. From January to September this year, we blocked more than 2.3 billion unwanted calls. In order to make our product interesting not only to subscribers, but also to everyone who values their security, we have integrated the blocking function into the application for subscribers of other mobile operators.
— Product Director “Defender” MTS Andrey Biychuk
Caller ID and spam call reporting features display statuses. The cost of the blocking service is 99 rubles per month after the trial period.
Source: Iphones RU
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