WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging apps may have to remain linked to registered, active SIM cards under India's new SIM-binding rules from January 1, 2027. The DoT has set December 31, 2026, as the compliance deadline, aiming to curb cyber fraud and the misuse of Indian mobile numbers.
WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging apps may have to remain linked to registered, active SIM cards under India's new SIM-binding rules from January 1, 2027. The DoT has set December 31, 2026, as the compliance deadline, aiming to curb cyber fraud and the misuse of Indian mobile numbers.
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