Update: Truecaller informed Medianama that the VoIP feature is not a Premium only offering and will be available to all its users. For now, the service will be available only on the Android version of the app, with an iOS rollout soon. Earlier: Truecaller is reportedly testing a new voice service called ‘Truecaller Voice’ that’ll allow users to make VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls, according to Telecom Talk. VoIP calls are made over the internet mostly for free, and services like - WhatsApp, Skype and Google Duo are in common usage. Some screenshots of the app published by Telecom Talk show a dedicated ‘Voice' button, which on being tapped, starts a VoIP voice call. As of now, the service is under beta testing and is available to a select few users with a premium Truecaller account. However, Truecaller’s support page still says that the app doesn't have a VoIP service and “simply connects to your [users’] phone’s main calling system”. Medianama couldn’t find the VoIP service on Truecaller's iOS app, and has written to Truecaller for comments. The news of Truecaller experimenting with a VoIP service comes at a time when telecom operators in India want additional regulation of OTT services. At the TRAI Open House on OTT (Over The Top) Regulation held in Delhi, a number of former defence personnel, along with telecom operators spoke on the importance of regulating OTT services (VoIP is an OTT service) citing national security and data sovereignty. Reliance Jio’s executives were among…
