SMS-based telemarketing is a serious problem in India -- so serious, in fact, that the state has decided to crack down in a pretty severe way. As of this week, every Indian mobile user or company is allowed to send only 100 text messages per day, as part of a new anti-spam initiative from the Telecom 1995 by houghton mifflin harcourt issue company. published by houghton mifflin harcourt issue company. all rights reserved.view results from: nomenclature | dictionary | encyclopedia | all recommendation | the web
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