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 ...

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 ...
Rediff Money

SIM Binding: National Security Boost

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

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 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, ...