Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio congratulate DoT on 90-day 'SIM deadline' to WhatsApp, Snapchat, Telegram and others; say was 'threat' to National security

India's telecom department now mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Users must have their original SIM active to access these services, aiming to enhance traceability and combat fraud. This move, welcomed by telecom operators, requires apps to re-verify users every six hours if no SIM is detected, bolstering national security and digital accountability.

Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio congratulate DoT on 90-day 'SIM deadline' to WhatsApp, Snapchat, Telegram and others; say was 'threat' to National security
India's telecom department now mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Users must have their original SIM active to access these services, aiming to enhance traceability and combat fraud. This move, welcomed by telecom operators, requires apps to re-verify users every six hours if no SIM is detected, bolstering national security and digital accountability.