Experiencing issues with your Android device not receiving text messages can be frustrating, but it is a common problem with ...

The applications must regularly check if the original SIM card associated with the account is inserted in the phone. (Image: Unsplash) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a new ...

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued directions to app-based communication service providers to ensure that the platforms cannot be used without an active SIM card linked to the ...

The Union government has introduced a new set of directives that will fundamentally change how Indians use popular messaging platforms. Under the latest instructions issued by the Department of ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/coai-welcomes-dots-sim-linking-mandate-for-messaging-apps/article70345267.ece Copy Telco representative body Cellular ...

SIM binding may require coordination between operating system service providers and app-based communication service providers, said Saikat Datta, co-founder of Deepstrat, while discussing the ...

The Centre has issued directions that would ensure app-based communication services, the likes of WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and others, are continuously linked to a user's active SIM card. IMAGE: ...

The Centre has issued directions that would ensure app-based communication services, the likes of WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and others, are continuously linked to a user's active SIM card. All ...

According to reports, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) highlighted that this behaviour allows apps to function independently of SIM cards, which creates opportunities for misuse.

The Union government passed directions on Friday (November 28, 2025) requiring services like WhatsApp to only work if users have the SIM card used to sign up for the service in their device, and to ...

All players providing app-based communication services in India have been asked to submit compliance reports to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) within 120 days from issue of the directions.

Messaging services including WhatsApp, Telegram and Arattai will now be available only when they are constantly linked to a SIM card. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an order ...