India’s new SIM binding rule explained in simple words — what it means for your chat apps, how it will work, and what happens if platforms don’t follow it.
Experts at a MediaNama event on SIM binding reflect on the gap between the policy and technical reality as iOS/Android block ...
The Department of Telecommunications gave messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Snapchat 90 days to ...
India's Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM-binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp, requiring users to maintain ...
Tech industry bodies such as IAMAI and BIF have pushed back against the move but telecom operators have welcomed SIM binding, ...
Read to know what experts at MediaNama's latest discussion said about real-life examples where SIM binding plays spoilsport.
The government plans to introduce SIM binding for WhatsApp, Telegram and Snapchat by 2026 to curb online fraud and boost ...
As of now, one can verify WhatsApp or Telegram account once and keep using it even when the SIM card is removed, changed or even switch to WiFi.
The government's new SIM-binding rule aims to enhance security on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. However, ...
E-SIM-only phones offer instant carrier switching and multiple profiles, but setup and international travel challenges limit ...
The DoT SIM binding mandate sets a stronger policy and security framework by requiring active SIM presence and frequent ...