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 account security.

Critics warn that the measure is technically difficult to enforce, may disrupt normal usage for travellers and dual-SIM users ...

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

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) 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 ...

India's Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM-binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp, requiring users to maintain their original SIM for registration. This move, effective February 2026, ...

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 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 ...