Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio congratulate telecom department on 90-day 'SIM deadline' to WhatsApp, Snapchat, Telegram and others; say was 'threat' to National security

India's telecom department now mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Users must have their original SIM active to access ...

DoT’s SIM binding mandate for OTT communication apps to ensure accountability: Telcos

The Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM binding for OTT communication applications to ensure accountability, reduce ...
The Pioneer

SIM-binding to bolster national security: COAI

Industry body COAI on Monday said Telecom Department’s move mandating that messaging apps like WhatsApp will work only with ...
Rediff Money

SIM Binding: National Security Boost

COAI welcomes mandatory SIM-binding for messaging apps to bolster national security, ensure accountability, and prevent cyber ...

DoT tightens fraud rules: Pre-install Sanchar Saathi, bind OTT apps to SIM

Telecom operators have urged the DoT to mandate SMS OTP as the primary authentication factor for financial transactions, as ...
India Today on MSN

Explained: New govt rules mean how you use WhatsApp will change due to SIM-binding, mandatory logout

Within next 90 days, if the government doesn't modify or withdraw its order, the way you use WhatsApp is going to change.

BSNL Gains 2 Million Users While Vi Loses 3 Million Subscribers in October, TRAI Data Reveals

Reliance Jio maintained its clear position as the market leader in the telecom sector in October, based on TRAI data.

Realme P4x

The 5G will launch in India on December 4, 2025, bringing a strong mix of performance, battery life, and display quality to the mid-range segment. It will feature a 6.78 inch LCD display with a 144Hz ...

DoT’s SIM-binding directive gains telco support, even as WhatsApp users voice concerns

The DoT’s new directive has raised several unanswered questions such as what happens when a user upgrades their SIM card, ...