WhatsApp, Telegram SIM-Binding Mandate To Take Effect From January 1: Report
Under the Telecom Cyber Security Rules 2024, eight messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure their services remain linked to the active SIM associated with a registered mobile number. The deadline for implementation is December 31, 2026, with operational enforcement starting January 1, 2027. The government argues this measure will improve traceability of fraudulent activity and reduce phishing, digital arrest scams, and impersonation using Indian phone numbers.
Key points
- SIM-binding mandate applies to WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and five other platforms
- Implementation deadline set for December 31, 2026; enforcement from January 1, 2027
- Intended to prevent fraud and improve traceability of crime
- Platforms must complete compliance reporting 120 days after directive
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