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India's telecom department now mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Users must have their original SIM active to access these services, aiming to enhance traceability and combat fraud. This move, welcomed by telecom operators, requires apps to re-verify users every six hours if no SIM is detected, bolstering national security and digital accountability.
India's telecom department now mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Users must have their original SIM active to access these services, aiming to enhance traceability and combat fraud. This move, welcomed by telecom operators, requires apps to re-verify users every six hours if no SIM is detected, bolstering national security and digital accountability.
