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India SIM-binding rules may block WhatsApp without a registered SIM

Covered apps have until December 31, 2026, with the requirement expected to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Cyber Security NewsOct 23, 15:20 UTC · 2d agoPolicy & legal 2 sources1 · 1 read

India to require WhatsApp and Telegram accounts to stay tied to active SIMs

DoT’s deadline is December 31, 2026; how far accounts stop working depends on each app’s implementation.

GBHackersupdated Oct 23, 15:20 UTC · 2d agofirst Oct 23, 12:41 UTC · 2d agoPolicy & legal 2 sources1 · 1 read

India Mandates Registered Caller Name Display on 4G and Newer Networks From November 1

India will require telecoms to show registered caller names on 4G and newer networks from November 1, 2026.

The Hacker NewsOct 15, 10:42 UTC · 10d agoPolicy & legal3 · 1 read

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