India’s new SIM binding rule explained in simple words — what it means for your chat apps, how it will work, and what happens ...

The government’s directive, aimed at curbing cybercrime, will render chat apps defunct if not always connected to the original, active SIM card used to register an account ...

Experts at a MediaNama event on SIM binding reflect on the gap between the policy and technical reality as iOS/Android block ...

India’s government mandates SIM binding for WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and other messaging apps. Find out what this means for ...

MediaNama’s event report examines DoT’s SIM binding mandate and its impact on social media platforms, users, and fraud ...

India has mandated active SIM linkage for messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, citing rising digital fraud. While telecom operators have welcomed the move for enhancing traceability, ...

The applications must regularly check if the original SIM card associated with the account is inserted in the phone. (Image: Unsplash) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a new ...

The Sanchar Saathi app lets users check all mobile numbers linked to their name and block any fraud-related SIMs.

COAI welcomes govt's SIM-binding rule for app-based comms, calling it essential vs fraud like UPI model—SIM just needs to be ...

Pathanamthitta: Centre-owned telecom operator BSNL, which was struggling to provide SIM cards, got a rescue from its Kerala ...

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 ...

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