Under the new rule, the DoT requires messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement "SIM binding", i.e., linking of services to the SIM card used for registration via its IMSI ...

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SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.

The move, which also targets platforms like Snapchat, ShareChat, and JioChat, is primarily aimed at closing a critical ...

The new rule will make it mandatory for users to keep their SIM card with which they registered a messaging app inside their phone to continue chatting.

India's new SIM binding rule could potentially alter the functioning of messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, impacting everyday users.

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The order comes against the backdrop of “misuse” of telecommunication identifiers and equipment for cybersecurity purposes, according to the government ...

On the last working day of November 2025, the department of telecommunications (DoT)—reportedly acting unilaterally, without any meaningful consultation with key stakeholders such as the telecom ...

The Indian government mandates WhatsApp accounts to remain linked to active SIM cards to enhance cybersecurity. This move aims to reduce online fraud but faces criticism over its effectiveness and ...

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