The Department of Telecommunications' new SIM binding rules may harm small businesses, complicate communication, and ...

“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 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 ...

The Centre recently passed directions asking social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal to enforce SIM binding, and automatic logout from web-based chats every six hours. According to ...

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 ...

India is set to introduce SIM-binding and CNAP regulations, which are expected to affect how mobile users register and manage ...

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 ...

The government has recently mandated continuous SIM-device binding for instant messaging applications, citing cyber-fraud losses exceeding Rs 22,800 crore in 2024 alone. The Ministry of Communications ...

New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has welcomed the Government of India's recent directive mandating SIM-binding for app-based communication ...