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DoT makes SIM-linking mandatory for messaging apps

  • Vallari Sanzgiri--BusinessLine
  • published date: 2025-11-29 15:05:29 UTC

The government directed SIM-binding to all App Based Communication Service provider to prevent the “misuse” of telecommunication identifiers/ equipment for ensuring telecom cybersecurity

Messaging services including WhatsApp, Telegram and Arattai will now be available only when they are constantly linked to a SIM card. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an order dire… [+1981 chars]