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.

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

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

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

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

The Department of Telecommunications has issued directions to app-based communication service providers to make it impossible for their users to use services without a SIM. This comes after the DoT ...

SIM binding is a system that allows a messaging app to function only when the SIM card used for registration is active and ...

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 ...

While a majority of respondents believe that continuous SIM-binding may improve safety, many are also concerned about the ...

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