WhatsApp, Telegram must be tied to an active SIM from Jan 1: DoT issues guidelines

T1Covered by 1 source · first reported by Economic Times — Tech / Technology / Startups / ETTelecom at 24 Oct, 09:37 UTC

The Department of Telecommunications has issued guidelines for messaging apps to link accounts to active SIM cards. Users will need to ensure registered numbers are connected to active SIM cards by January 1, 2027. This measure aims to reduce cyber fraud and misuse of mobile numbers in India…

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• T1WhatsApp, Telegram must be tied to an active SIM from Jan 1: DoT issues guidelinesEconomic Times — Tech / Technology / Startups / ETTelecom24 Oct, 09:37