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 implement SIM-binding.

India's Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM-binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp, requiring users to maintain their original SIM for reg ...

Tech industry bodies such as IAMAI and BIF have pushed back against the move but telecom operators have welcomed SIM binding, ...

The government plans to introduce SIM binding for WhatsApp, Telegram and Snapchat by 2026 to curb online fraud and boost ...

Read to know what experts at MediaNama's latest discussion said about real-life examples where SIM binding plays spoilsport.

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, according to a survey, a higher proportion of people oppose the measure altogether ...

The Centre recently passed directions asking social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal to enforce SIM binding, and automatic logout from web-based chats every six hours. According to ...

E-SIM-only phones offer instant carrier switching and multiple profiles, but setup and international travel challenges limit convenience for many users.

By Hera Rizwan The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to ensure their services cannot run unless an active SIM is installed in the ...