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WhatsApp, Telegram SIM-Binding Mandate To Take Effect From January 1: Report

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WhatsApp, Telegram SIM-Binding Mandate To Take Effect From January 1: Report
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Messaging platforms including WhatsApp and Telegram are reportedly set to implement the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) SIM-binding mandate from January 1, 2027, requiring their services to remain linked to the active SIM associated with a user’s registered mobile number.

According to a Times of India report, platforms must complete implementation by December 31, 2026, ahead of the reported operational start date the following day. The requirement could affect users who access messagin

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