The government plans to introduce SIM binding for WhatsApp, Telegram and Snapchat by 2026 to curb online fraud and boost ...
India’s new SIM binding rule explained in simple words — what it means for your chat apps, how it will work, and what happens ...
The new mandate may impact people who switch devices frequently, replace SIMs, or use messaging apps across multiple devices.
The move, which also targets platforms like Snapchat, ShareChat, and JioChat, is primarily aimed at closing a critical ...
The government's new SIM-binding rule aims to enhance security on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. However, ...
Experts at a MediaNama event on SIM binding reflect on the gap between the policy and technical reality as iOS/Android block ...
India's Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM-binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp, requiring users to maintain ...
India has mandated active SIM linkage for messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, citing rising digital fraud.
By February 2026, India's telecom authority is set to implement a SIM binding policy for messaging apps like WhatsApp, compelling users to verify their registered SIM cards continuously. This ...
India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential to ...