Iristel launches anti-spam website to let consumers report unwanted calls

MARKHAM — Independent telecom services provider Iristel announced today a new service designed to help customers eliminate unwanted telemarketer and spam phone calls. “We are dedicated to rooting out abuse on our telecom networks and taking corrective action, where possible, and lead the industry with innovative solutions for protecting Canadians,” said Samer Bishay, Iristel president and CEO, in the news release. “We are the first telco in Canada to specifically block an abuser from contacting a user when the abuser is using a service provided by Iristel.” Iristel says its anti-spam service has been in the planning and testing stages...