In today’s world, whether you’re signing up for an app, attending a networking event, or dealing with service providers, you often have to share your phone number. This exposure leads to a deluge of spam texts, prank calls, and promotional offers. With your number circulating across various apps and websites, maintaining privacy and protecting your personal number from misuse becomes increasingly challenging.
Enter Doosra, a Hyderabad-based startup designed to address these concerns.
Doosra offers a virtual phone number that works seamlessly with your existing SIM card, giving you a second number to use without changing your current setup. The idea originated when Doosra’s founder, Aditya Vuchi, was prompted to provide his number to complete a transaction with a global retail chain. Recognizing the privacy risks associated with sharing his number, Vuchi was inspired to create a solution that would safeguard users from unwanted spam and privacy breaches.
What is a Doosra Number?
Doosra provides you with a virtual mobile number that shields your privacy and blocks spam calls and messages. You can use this number when dealing with stores, websites, or any entity likely to send unwanted communications. By default, Doosra blocks these spam interactions, and you can manage and review them through an easy-to-use dashboard.
Key Features of the Doosra App:
- Spam Protection: Automatically blocks incoming spam calls and messages.
- Dashboard: Monitor and track spam contacts.
- Whitelist: Allow trusted contacts to reach you via your Doosra number.
- Privacy Control: Stay incognito and return calls without disclosing your real number.
- Voice Mail: Directs all calls to voicemail, which you can check at your convenience.
- Easy Viewing: Access SMS and OTPs effortlessly.
“Our personal mobile numbers are linked to sensitive details such as bank accounts, addresses, and social media profiles. When exposed publicly, this information jeopardizes our privacy,” explains Vuchi. “With Doosra, all incoming calls are either blocked or sent to voicemail based on your preferences, ensuring your real number remains private.”
KT Rama Rao, Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, who launched the app, highlighted its effectiveness in combating spam, particularly for women. “Doosra will be a valuable tool for reducing spam calls and ensuring privacy,” he noted.
Offering one of the most innovative solutions this year, Doosra provides a smart way to regain control over your digital privacy. For just Rs 59 per month, you can activate your Doosra number and enjoy peace of mind. Unlike other call blockers that might lead to more spam, Doosra is dedicated to protecting your privacy. Say goodbye to unwanted calls and safeguard your number with Doosra.