Agenda: Technical Issues with SIM Binding, Online, Friday, 13 November #NAMA
MediaNama is organizing an invite-only virtual discussion on November 13, 2026, examining technical issues with India's Department of Telecommunications' SIM binding mandate. The discussion will address how third-party apps (WhatsApp, Telegram) can verify continuous SIM presence, OS-level challenges particularly on iOS, and handling of eSIMs and multi-device scenarios. Participants will also evaluate whether SIM binding actually addresses India's fraud problems compared to other attack vectors like phishing, SIM swaps, and VoIP impersonation.
Key points
- DoT's SIM binding mandate becomes operational January 1, 2026
- Roundtable examines technical feasibility across platforms and device types
- Discussion includes iOS compatibility challenges and eSIM/dual-SIM handling
- Will assess effectiveness against actual fraud mechanisms in India
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