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

Under the framework, messaging apps that use Indian mobile numbers for registration must verify that the number is linked to an active SIM card or eSIM on the device.

Covered by 2 publishers within 18 hours of the first report.

Summary from The Economic Times.

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CSN Cyber Security News WhatsApp May Stop Working Without Registered SIM Under New Rules · Abinaya 11:20 AM

ET The Economic Times WhatsApp, Telegram must be tied to an active SIM from Jan 1: DoT issues guidelines 5:34 AM

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