Whatsapp, Telegram Among Messaging Apps To Require Active SIM From Next Year; Web Services Likely To Hit
DoT SIM Binding Rules From January 1 2027 WhatsApp and Telegram users must have an active SIM card continuously linked to their messaging apps a new rule by the Department of Telecommunications DoT This SIM binding aims to combat cybercrime and online scams by making accounts easier to trace for authorities
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- Tech
- Topics
- Crime & safety
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- Jagran English
- Reporter
- priyanka koul
- Published
- Friday, 23 October 2026, 11:25 am IST
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- One outlet so far
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