TRAI mandates a 24-hour SMS block after SIM replacement or eSIM transfer. During this period, UPI apps, OTP-based bank ...

Though the objective of addressing financial security breaches is understandable, a major issue is that SIM-binding requirement may be difficult to implement in short term.

A new SIM-binding regulation is set to change how messaging platforms operate in India. Users of services such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Arattai will need to adjust to stricter verification measures ...

From March 1, 2026, SIM binding will become mandatory for WhatsApp users in India. The new rule requires accounts to stay ...

Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram must now bind user access to the physical SIM card in their primary device, a rule ...

The directive, part of updated telecom cybersecurity regulations, aims to reduce fraud and misuse while also mandating ...

Industry pushback intensifies as social media platforms grapple with India’s SIM-binding rules amid compliance deadline challenges.

From March 1, Indian WhatsApp users must keep their accounts linked to an active physical SIM at all times.

From March 1, Indian WhatsApp users must keep their SIM active in-device, reshaping access, security, and daily messaging habits.

Starting March 1, 2026, WhatsApp will make SIM binding mandatory for Indian users under government orders. The change could ...

Starting March 1, WhatsApp, Telegram and other platforms that use mobile numbers for login will have to follow a new ...

While SIM binding strengthens security, it also makes daily messaging more tightly controlled and less seamless for Indian users.