HomeNewstelecomPrivate telcos hail DoT’s ‘landmark’ SIM-binding mandate for WhatsApp, Telegram, others

Private telcos hail DoT’s ‘landmark’ SIM-binding mandate for WhatsApp, Telegram, others

Currently, communication apps verify users only during initial setup through a one-time password (OTP).

Danish Khan
December 01, 2025 / 18:36 IST
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Telcos through their representative body, the Cellular Operators Association of India, said continuous SIM-app linkage will close long-standing loopholes that enabled anonymity and misuse, helping reduce spam, fraudulent communication and financial scams. 
Telcos through their representative body, the Cellular Operators Association of India, said continuous SIM-app linkage will close long-standing loopholes that enabled anonymity and misuse, helping reduce spam, fraudulent communication and financial scams. 
Danish Khan is the editor of Technology and Telecom. He was previously with the Economic Times and has tracked the sector for 14 years.
first published: Dec 1, 2025 06:36 pm

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