Event Announcement: Technical Issues with SIM Binding, Online, November 13, 2026 #NAMA
The Department of Telecommunications requires messaging platforms to implement continuous SIM binding by January 1, 2027. Experts argue that current OS architectures in Android and iOS may make this technically impossible due to privacy restrictions.
Key points
- SIM binding requires the registered SIM to be physically present for the app to work
- Compliance deadline set for December 31, 2026
- Concerns raised over technical feasibility on modern mobile operating systems
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