COAI Backs SIM-Binding Mandate for Apps: Boosts Security Like UPI, No Privacy Hit for Users

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

Can Messaging Apps Implement SIM Binding Without OS Provider Support?

India’s new SIM-binding guidelines require messaging apps to stay linked to active SIM cards, raising concerns about ...

1 in 2 people believe DoT's SIM-binding rule will cause disruption: Survey

LocalCircles' nationwide survey finds half of consumers expect disruptions from DoT's SIM-binding mandate, while 7 in 10 ...
Forbes India

The DoT wants your SIM and chat app to be always linked. What does it mean?

The government’s directive, aimed at curbing cybercrime, will render chat apps defunct if not always connected to the ...
MediaNama

True SIM Binding For Message Apps May Be Technically Infeasible: Experts

Expert stakeholders have told MediaNama that true SIM binding for messaging apps may not actually be possible. Read on to ...
The Financial Express

What is SIM binding? How will it affect your usage for WhatsApp, Telegram and other messenger apps

The move, which also targets platforms like Snapchat, ShareChat, and JioChat, is primarily aimed at closing a critical ...
Mathrubhumi English

SIM binding is coming to messaging apps; here’s what you must know | EXPLAINER

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

Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea to WhatsApp, Snapchat and others: Government is 'right' on SIM-binding and seven 'reasons' you are 'wrong'

India's Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM-binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp, requiring users to maintain ...

Explainer: Decoding India's directive on active SIM-link for WhatsApp, other messaging apps

India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that SIM binding is essential to ...