“SIM binding is basically verifying that the device on which you are using an app actually has the SIM which is linked to that app,” said Parag Kar, former vice president for government affairs (India ...

The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister ...

The latest directive from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has created a new compliance challenge for messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, which must deploy SIM binding and ...

App-based communication providers like WhatsApp and Telegram can only implement device-level binding at most, not true SIM binding, telecom specialist and former Qualcomm Vice President for Government ...

The Indian government is working towards upgrading the online security and set to bring big changes to WhatsApp, one of the most widely used instant messaging platforms in India. From today (March 1), ...

Online messaging apps must be linked to an active SIM card at all times for access to their services, following a government directive. The aim is to curb digital frauds but for millions of ...

The rule applies to major messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others that rely on mobile numbers for ...

Starting March 1, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others must comply with the Department of Telecommunications' SIM-binding rule—a directive that ties your app access directly to ...

India’s messaging platforms are no longer just tools for personal communication. They underpin digital commerce, service delivery, and everyday economic participation at scale. As India pushes towards ...

Since online payments have taken centerstage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to make online transactions more secure for its customers. SBI has rolled out SIM ...

Digital payments have changed everything. We no longer need to carry bulky wallets or wait in long bank queues. With just a few taps on a smartphone, money moves across the country in seconds. This ...

WhatsApp May Introduce SIM-Based Verification for Indian Users Messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new SIM ...